Convert decimeter to Roman actus
Please provide values below to convert decimeter [dm] to Roman actus [actus], or Convert Roman actus to decimeter.
How to Convert Decimeter to Roman Actus
1 dm = 0.00281859097509719 actus
Example: convert 15 dm to actus:
15 dm = 15 × 0.00281859097509719 actus = 0.0422788646264578 actus
Decimeter to Roman Actus Conversion Table
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Decimeter
A decimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-tenth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "deci-" comes from the Latin word "decimus," meaning tenth. The decimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The decimeter is not as commonly used in everyday life as other metric units like the centimeter or meter, but it is sometimes used in technical and scientific contexts.
Roman Actus
The Roman actus was a unit of length equal to 120 Roman feet, about 35.5 meters.
History/Origin
The actus was a standard unit of land measurement in the Roman Empire.
Current Use
The Roman actus is an obsolete unit of measurement.