Meter (m)
Definition: The meter (m) is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI), defined by the speed of light in a vacuum. One meter is the distance light travels in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
History: The meter was originally defined in 1793 as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole. It has since been redefined multiple times, most recently in 1983 using the speed of light.
Current Use: The meter is universally used in science, engineering, and daily life for measuring objects, distances, and heights. It is the foundation of the metric system and adopted by nearly every country worldwide.
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 Meter (m) to Decameter (dam)
1 Meter (m) equal to 0.1 Decameter (dam)
5 Meter (m) equal to 0.5 Decameter (dam)
10 Meter (m) equal to 1 Decameter (dam)
20 Meter (m) equal to 2 Decameter (dam)
30 Meter (m) equal to 3 Decameter (dam)
50 Meter (m) equal to 5 Decameter (dam)
75 Meter (m) equal to 7.5 Decameter (dam)
100 Meter (m) equal to 10 Decameter (dam)