Kilometer (km)
Definition: A kilometer (km) is equal to 1,000 meters. It is a common unit for measuring large distances, especially in geography and transportation, providing a practical scale for road signs and geographic mapping.
History: Introduced in the metric system during the late 18th century, the kilometer was established to replace inconsistent units of distance measurement across different regions, bringing standardization to the scientific community.
Current Use: Kilometers are widely used in most countries for measuring road distances, running races (e.g., 5K and 10K races), and geographical measurements. It remains the primary unit for long distances in metric countries.
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 Kilometer (km) to Decameter (dam)
1 Kilometer (km) equal to 100 Decameter (dam)
5 Kilometer (km) equal to 500 Decameter (dam)
10 Kilometer (km) equal to 1,000 Decameter (dam)
20 Kilometer (km) equal to 2,000 Decameter (dam)
30 Kilometer (km) equal to 3,000 Decameter (dam)
50 Kilometer (km) equal to 5,000 Decameter (dam)
75 Kilometer (km) equal to 7,500 Decameter (dam)
100 Kilometer (km) equal to 10,000 Decameter (dam)