Convert caliber to decimeter
Please provide values below to convert caliber [cl] to decimeter [dm], or Convert decimeter to caliber.
How to Convert Caliber to Decimeter
1 cl = 0.00254 dm
Example: convert 15 cl to dm:
15 cl = 15 × 0.00254 dm = 0.0381 dm
Caliber to Decimeter Conversion Table
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Caliber
Caliber is a unit of length used to describe the internal diameter of a firearm barrel, typically expressed in hundredths or thousandths of an inch.
History/Origin
The term "caliber" has been used for centuries to describe the size of cannons and firearms.
Current Use
Caliber is the standard unit for designating the bore of firearms in many countries, including the United States.
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.