Convert mile (Roman) to decimeter
Please provide values below to convert mile (Roman) [mi (Roman)] to decimeter [dm], or Convert decimeter to mile (Roman).
How to Convert Mile (Roman) to Decimeter
1 mi (Roman) = 14798.04 dm
Example: convert 15 mi (Roman) to dm:
15 mi (Roman) = 15 × 14798.04 dm = 221970.6 dm
Mile (Roman) to Decimeter Conversion Table
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Mile (Roman)
The Roman mile (mille passus) consisted of 1,000 paces, which was about 1,480 meters.
History/Origin
The Roman mile was established by the Roman military and was used throughout the Roman Empire. A pace was considered to be two steps.
Current Use
The Roman mile is an obsolete unit of measurement.
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.