Convert centimeter to dekameter
Please provide values below to convert centimeter [cm] to dekameter [dam], or Convert dekameter to centimeter.
How to Convert Centimeter to Dekameter
1 cm = 0.001 dam
Example: convert 15 cm to dam:
15 cm = 15 × 0.001 dam = 0.015 dam
Centimeter to Dekameter Conversion Table
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Centimeter
A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "centi-" comes from the Latin word "centum," meaning hundred. The centimeter was part of the original metric system established in France in 1795.
Current Use
The centimeter is a very common unit of measurement for everyday objects and is used in many fields, including science, engineering, and fashion.
Dekameter
A dekameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "deka-" from the Greek "deka" meaning ten, was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The dekameter is rarely used in practice. It is sometimes used in meteorology to measure altitude.