Convert perch to decimeter
Please provide values below to convert perch [perch] to decimeter [dm], or Convert decimeter to perch.
How to Convert Perch to Decimeter
1 perch = 50.292 dm
Example: convert 15 perch to dm:
15 perch = 15 × 50.292 dm = 754.38 dm
Perch to Decimeter Conversion Table
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Perch
A perch is a unit of length equal to a rod, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "perch" has been used as a unit of measurement since medieval times and was often used interchangeably with "rod" and "pole."
Current Use
The perch is an obsolete unit of measurement.
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.