Convert decimeter to famn
Please provide values below to convert decimeter [dm] to famn [famn], or Convert famn to decimeter.
How to Convert Decimeter to Famn
1 dm = 0.0561377245519487 famn
Example: convert 15 dm to famn:
15 dm = 15 × 0.0561377245519487 famn = 0.84206586827923 famn
Decimeter to Famn 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.
Famn
A famn is an obsolete Swedish unit of length, equivalent to 3 aln or about 1.78 meters.
History/Origin
The famn was the Swedish version of the fathom, based on the span of outstretched arms.
Current Use
The famn is no longer in use.