Decameter (dam)
Definition: A decameter (dam) is a unit of length equal to 10 meters. It is commonly used for measuring things like the size of buildings, distances in the field, and in some sports applications.
History: The decameter was created as part of the metric system to provide a convenient intermediate unit between the meter and the hectometer. It is less frequently used in modern contexts but remains part of the metric system.
Current Use: Decameters are used for various tasks, including measuring distances in construction, surveying, and agriculture. They are sometimes used in sports, such as for track and field events.
Foot (ft)
Definition: A foot (ft) is an imperial unit of length equal to 0.3048 meters or 12 inches. It is widely used in real estate, construction, and aviation for measuring height and distances.
History: The foot has been used as a unit of length since ancient times, originally based on the length of a human foot. It was standardized to 12 inches in England during the 13th century.
Current Use: Feet are commonly used in the US, UK, and Canada for measuring heights of buildings, doorways, and human stature. It remains an important unit in architecture and sports field measurements.
Quick Conversion Table Decameter (dam) to Foot (ft)
1 Decameter (dam) equal to 32.808399 Foot (ft)
5 Decameter (dam) equal to 164.0419948 Foot (ft)
10 Decameter (dam) equal to 328.0839895 Foot (ft)
20 Decameter (dam) equal to 656.167979 Foot (ft)
30 Decameter (dam) equal to 984.2519685 Foot (ft)
50 Decameter (dam) equal to 1,640.4199475 Foot (ft)
75 Decameter (dam) equal to 2,460.6299213 Foot (ft)
100 Decameter (dam) equal to 3,280.839895 Foot (ft)