Convert long reed to decimeter
Please provide values below to convert long reed [long reed] to decimeter [dm], or Convert decimeter to long reed.
How to Convert Long Reed to Decimeter
1 long reed = 32.004 dm
Example: convert 15 long reed to dm:
15 long reed = 15 Γ 32.004 dm = 480.06 dm
Long Reed to Decimeter Conversion Table
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Long Reed
The long reed is a unit of length mentioned in ancient texts, such as the Bible, and is thought to be about 10.5 feet.
History/Origin
The exact length of the long reed is uncertain and is subject to historical and scholarly debate.
Current Use
The long reed is an obsolete unit of measurement.
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.