Convert dekameter to foot (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert dekameter [dam] to foot (US survey) [ft (US)], or Convert foot (US survey) to dekameter.
1 dam = 32.8083333335 ft (US). To convert dekameter to foot (US survey), multiply the value by 32.8083333335; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft (US) = 0.03048006096 dam). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 dam = 32.8083333335 ft (US)
- 1 ft (US) = 0.03048006096 dam
- 10 dam = 328.083333335 ft (US)
- 100 dam = 3280.83333335 ft (US)
How to Convert Dekameter to Foot (Us Survey)
1 dam = 32.8083333334646 ft (US)
Example: convert 15 dam to ft (US):
15 dam = 15 × 32.8083333334646 ft (US) = 492.125000001968 ft (US)
Dekameter to Foot (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| dekameter | foot (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 dam | 32.8083333335 ft (US) |
| 2 dam | 65.6166666669 ft (US) |
| 3 dam | 98.4250000004 ft (US) |
| 5 dam | 164.041666667 ft (US) |
| 10 dam | 328.083333335 ft (US) |
| 20 dam | 656.166666669 ft (US) |
| 50 dam | 1640.41666667 ft (US) |
| 100 dam | 3280.83333335 ft (US) |
| 500 dam | 16404.1666667 ft (US) |
| 1000 dam | 32808.3333335 ft (US) |
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.
Foot (Us Survey)
The U.S. survey foot was a unit of length defined as exactly 1200/3937 meters.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey foot was used for land surveying in the United States for most of the 20th century. Its use was officially phased out in 2022 to standardize with the international foot.
Current Use
The U.S. survey foot is now an obsolete unit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 dekameter in foot (US survey)?
1 dekameter (dam) = 32.8083333335 foot (US survey) (ft (US)).
How do you convert dekameter to foot (US survey)?
Multiply the dekameter value by 32.8083333335. For example, 25 dam × 32.8083333335 = 820.208333337 ft (US).
What is 10 dekameter in foot (US survey)?
10 dam = 328.083333335 ft (US).
Which unit is larger, the dekameter or the foot (US survey)?
The dekameter is the larger unit: 1 dam = 32.8083333335 ft (US).