Convert perch to dekameter
Please provide values below to convert perch [perch] to dekameter [dam], or Convert dekameter to perch.
How to Convert Perch to Dekameter
1 perch = 0.50292 dam
Example: convert 15 perch to dam:
15 perch = 15 × 0.50292 dam = 7.5438 dam
Perch to Dekameter Conversion Table
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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.
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.