Convert Roman actus to decimeter
Please provide values below to convert Roman actus [actus] to decimeter [dm], or Convert decimeter to Roman actus.
How to Convert Roman Actus to Decimeter
1 actus = 354.7872 dm
Example: convert 15 actus to dm:
15 actus = 15 × 354.7872 dm = 5321.808 dm
Roman Actus to Decimeter Conversion Table
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Roman Actus
The Roman actus was a unit of length equal to 120 Roman feet, about 35.5 meters.
History/Origin
The actus was a standard unit of land measurement in the Roman Empire.
Current Use
The Roman actus is an obsolete unit of measurement.
Decimeter
A decimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-tenth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "deci-" comes from the Latin word "decimus," meaning tenth. The decimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The decimeter is not as commonly used in everyday life as other metric units like the centimeter or meter, but it is sometimes used in technical and scientific contexts.