Convert dekameter to Roman actus
Please provide values below to convert dekameter [dam] to Roman actus [actus], or Convert Roman actus to dekameter.
How to Convert Dekameter to Roman Actus
1 dam = 0.281859097509718 actus
Example: convert 15 dam to actus:
15 dam = 15 × 0.281859097509718 actus = 4.22788646264578 actus
Dekameter to Roman Actus Conversion Table
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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.
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.