Convert decimeter to reed
Please provide values below to convert decimeter [dm] to reed [reed], or Convert reed to decimeter.
How to Convert Decimeter to Reed
1 dm = 0.0364537766112569 reed
Example: convert 15 dm to reed:
15 dm = 15 × 0.0364537766112569 reed = 0.546806649168854 reed
Decimeter to Reed 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.
Reed
A reed is an ancient unit of length, typically about 6 cubits or around 9 feet.
History/Origin
The reed was a common unit of measurement in ancient Mesopotamia and the surrounding regions.
Current Use
The reed is an obsolete unit of measurement.