Convert decimeter to caliber
Please provide values below to convert decimeter [dm] to caliber [cl], or Convert caliber to decimeter.
How to Convert Decimeter to Caliber
1 dm = 393.700787401575 cl
Example: convert 15 dm to cl:
15 dm = 15 × 393.700787401575 cl = 5905.51181102362 cl
Decimeter to Caliber Conversion Table
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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.
Caliber
Caliber is a unit of length used to describe the internal diameter of a firearm barrel, typically expressed in hundredths or thousandths of an inch.
History/Origin
The term "caliber" has been used for centuries to describe the size of cannons and firearms.
Current Use
Caliber is the standard unit for designating the bore of firearms in many countries, including the United States.