Convert dekameter to pole
Please provide values below to convert dekameter [dam] to pole [pole], or Convert pole to dekameter.
1 dam = 1.98838781516 pole. To convert dekameter to pole, multiply the value by 1.98838781516; to go the other way, divide by it (1 pole = 0.50292 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 = 1.98838781516 pole
- 1 pole = 0.50292 dam
- 10 dam = 19.8838781516 pole
- 100 dam = 198.838781516 pole
How to Convert Dekameter to Pole
1 dam = 1.98838781515947 pole
Example: convert 15 dam to pole:
15 dam = 15 × 1.98838781515947 pole = 29.825817227392 pole
Dekameter to Pole Conversion Table
| dekameter | pole |
|---|---|
| 1 dam | 1.98838781516 pole |
| 2 dam | 3.97677563032 pole |
| 3 dam | 5.96516344548 pole |
| 5 dam | 9.9419390758 pole |
| 10 dam | 19.8838781516 pole |
| 20 dam | 39.7677563032 pole |
| 50 dam | 99.419390758 pole |
| 100 dam | 198.838781516 pole |
| 500 dam | 994.19390758 pole |
| 1000 dam | 1988.38781516 pole |
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.
Pole
A pole is a unit of length equal to a rod or perch, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "pole" as a unit of length originated from the use of a physical pole of a certain length for measuring land.
Current Use
The pole is an archaic unit of measurement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 dekameter in pole?
1 dekameter (dam) = 1.98838781516 pole (pole).
How do you convert dekameter to pole?
Multiply the dekameter value by 1.98838781516. For example, 25 dam × 1.98838781516 = 49.709695379 pole.
What is 10 dekameter in pole?
10 dam = 19.8838781516 pole.
Which unit is larger, the dekameter or the pole?
The dekameter is the larger unit: 1 dam = 1.98838781516 pole.