Inch (in)
Definition: An inch (in) is an imperial unit of length equal to 1/12 of a foot or 2.54 centimeters. It is commonly used for measuring small distances and screen sizes.
History: The inch was originally based on the width of a human thumb. It was later standardized in the 14th century by King Edward II of England as three barleycorns placed end to end.
Current Use: Inches are widely used in the US, UK, and Canada for measuring screen sizes, furniture dimensions, and industrial tools. It remains a popular unit in carpentry, printing, and manufacturing.
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.
Quick Conversion Table Inch (in) to Decameter (dam)
1 Inch (in) equal to 0.00254 Decameter (dam)
5 Inch (in) equal to 0.0127 Decameter (dam)
10 Inch (in) equal to 0.0254 Decameter (dam)
20 Inch (in) equal to 0.0508 Decameter (dam)
30 Inch (in) equal to 0.0762 Decameter (dam)
50 Inch (in) equal to 0.127 Decameter (dam)
75 Inch (in) equal to 0.1905 Decameter (dam)
100 Inch (in) equal to 0.254 Decameter (dam)