Convert decimeter to perch
Please provide values below to convert decimeter [dm] to perch [perch], or Convert perch to decimeter.
How to Convert Decimeter to Perch
1 dm = 0.0198838781515947 perch
Example: convert 15 dm to perch:
15 dm = 15 × 0.0198838781515947 perch = 0.29825817227392 perch
Decimeter to Perch 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.
Perch
A perch is a unit of length equal to a rod, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "perch" has been used as a unit of measurement since medieval times and was often used interchangeably with "rod" and "pole."
Current Use
The perch is an obsolete unit of measurement.