Convert chain to dekameter
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to dekameter [dam], or Convert dekameter to chain.
How to Convert Chain to Dekameter
1 ch = 2.01168 dam
Example: convert 15 ch to dam:
15 ch = 15 × 2.01168 dam = 30.1752 dam
Chain to Dekameter Conversion Table
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Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.
Dekameter
A dekameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "deka-" from the Greek "deka" meaning ten, was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The dekameter is rarely used in practice. It is sometimes used in meteorology to measure altitude.