Convert chain to decimeter
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to decimeter [dm], or Convert decimeter to chain.
How to Convert Chain to Decimeter
1 ch = 201.168 dm
Example: convert 15 ch to dm:
15 ch = 15 × 201.168 dm = 3017.52 dm
Chain to Decimeter Conversion Table
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Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.
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.