Convert dekameter to cubit (UK)
Please provide values below to convert dekameter [dam] to cubit (UK) [cubit (UK)], or Convert cubit (UK) to dekameter.
How to Convert Dekameter to Cubit (Uk)
1 dam = 21.8722659667542 cubit (UK)
Example: convert 15 dam to cubit (UK):
15 dam = 15 × 21.8722659667542 cubit (UK) = 328.083989501312 cubit (UK)
Dekameter to Cubit (Uk) Conversion Table
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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.
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.