Convert pole to decimeter
Please provide values below to convert pole [pole] to decimeter [dm], or Convert decimeter to pole.
How to Convert Pole to Decimeter
1 pole = 50.292 dm
Example: convert 15 pole to dm:
15 pole = 15 × 50.292 dm = 754.38 dm
Pole to Decimeter Conversion Table
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Pole
A pole is a unit of length equal to a rod or perch, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "pole" as a unit of length originated from the use of a physical pole of a certain length for measuring land.
Current Use
The pole is an archaic 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.