Convert long reed to dekameter
Please provide values below to convert long reed [long reed] to dekameter [dam], or Convert dekameter to long reed.
How to Convert Long Reed to Dekameter
1 long reed = 0.32004 dam
Example: convert 15 long reed to dam:
15 long reed = 15 Γ 0.32004 dam = 4.8006 dam
Long Reed to Dekameter Conversion Table
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Long Reed
The long reed is a unit of length mentioned in ancient texts, such as the Bible, and is thought to be about 10.5 feet.
History/Origin
The exact length of the long reed is uncertain and is subject to historical and scholarly debate.
Current Use
The long reed 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.