Convert kiloyard to dekameter
Please provide values below to convert kiloyard [kyd] to dekameter [dam], or Convert dekameter to kiloyard.
How to Convert Kiloyard to Dekameter
1 kyd = 91.44 dam
Example: convert 15 kyd to dam:
15 kyd = 15 × 91.44 dam = 1371.6 dam
Kiloyard to Dekameter Conversion Table
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Kiloyard
A kiloyard is a unit of length equal to 1,000 yards.
History/Origin
The kiloyard is not a standard or common unit of measurement. It is a logical multiple of the yard.
Current Use
The kiloyard is rarely used.
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.