Convert decimeter to fingerbreadth
Please provide values below to convert decimeter [dm] to fingerbreadth [fingerbreadth], or Convert fingerbreadth to decimeter.
How to Convert Decimeter to Fingerbreadth
1 dm = 5.249343832021 fingerbreadth
Example: convert 15 dm to fingerbreadth:
15 dm = 15 × 5.249343832021 fingerbreadth = 78.740157480315 fingerbreadth
Decimeter to Fingerbreadth 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.
Fingerbreadth
A fingerbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of a finger, approximately 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The fingerbreadth was a common unit of measurement in many ancient cultures.
Current Use
The fingerbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.