Convert cubit (UK) to dekameter
Please provide values below to convert cubit (UK) [cubit (UK)] to dekameter [dam], or Convert dekameter to cubit (UK).
How to Convert Cubit (Uk) to Dekameter
1 cubit (UK) = 0.04572 dam
Example: convert 15 cubit (UK) to dam:
15 cubit (UK) = 15 × 0.04572 dam = 0.6858 dam
Cubit (Uk) to Dekameter Conversion Table
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Cubit (Uk)
A cubit is an ancient unit of length based on the length of the forearm from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger. The English cubit was about 18 inches.
History/Origin
The cubit was used by many ancient cultures, including the Egyptians, Babylonians, and Romans. Its length varied from place to place.
Current Use
The cubit is an obsolete unit of measurement.
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.