Convert dekameter to millimeter
Please provide values below to convert dekameter [dam] to millimeter [mm], or Convert millimeter to dekameter.
How to Convert Dekameter to Millimeter
1 dam = 10000 mm
Example: convert 15 dam to mm:
15 dam = 15 × 10000 mm = 150000 mm
Dekameter to Millimeter 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.
Millimeter
A millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "milli-" comes from the Latin word "mille," meaning thousand. The millimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The millimeter is widely used in engineering and manufacturing for high-precision measurements. It is also a common unit in construction and for measuring small objects.