Convert handbreadth to dekameter
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to dekameter [dam], or Convert dekameter to handbreadth.
How to Convert Handbreadth to Dekameter
1 handbreadth = 0.00762 dam
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to dam:
15 handbreadth = 15 × 0.00762 dam = 0.1143 dam
Handbreadth to Dekameter Conversion Table
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Handbreadth
A handbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of the hand at the knuckles, excluding the thumb. It is typically about 3 inches.
History/Origin
The handbreadth has been used as a unit of measurement in many cultures throughout history.
Current Use
The handbreadth 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.