Convert square kilometer to square dekameter

Please provide values below to convert square kilometer [km^2] to square dekameter [dam^2], or Convert square dekameter to square kilometer.




How to Convert Square Kilometer to Square Dekameter

1 km^2 = 10000 dam^2

Example: convert 15 km^2 to dam^2:
15 km^2 = 15 × 10000 dam^2 = 150000 dam^2


Square Kilometer to Square Dekameter Conversion Table

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Square Kilometer

A square kilometer is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides measuring one kilometer each.

History/Origin

The square kilometer has been used as a standard unit of area measurement in the metric system since its adoption, primarily for measuring large land areas such as countries and regions.

Current Use

It is commonly used in geography, urban planning, and environmental studies to quantify land and area sizes, especially in contexts requiring large-scale measurements.


Square Dekameter

A square dekameter (dam²) is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides measuring one dekameter (10 meters).

History/Origin

The square dekameter originated from the metric system, which was developed in the late 18th century to standardize measurements. It is derived from the dekameter, a metric unit of length, and used primarily in contexts requiring larger area measurements.

Current Use

The square dekameter is rarely used in modern practice, having been largely replaced by the hectare (ha) for land measurement. It may still be encountered in scientific or educational contexts involving metric area conversions.



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