Convert dekameter to rod (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert dekameter [dam] to rod (US survey) [rd (US)], or Convert rod (US survey) to dekameter.
1 dam = 1.98838383839 rd (US). To convert dekameter to rod (US survey), multiply the value by 1.98838383839; to go the other way, divide by it (1 rd (US) = 0.50292100584 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 = 1.98838383839 rd (US)
- 1 rd (US) = 0.50292100584 dam
- 10 dam = 19.8838383839 rd (US)
- 100 dam = 198.838383839 rd (US)
How to Convert Dekameter to Rod (Us Survey)
1 dam = 1.98838383839179 rd (US)
Example: convert 15 dam to rd (US):
15 dam = 15 × 1.98838383839179 rd (US) = 29.8257575758769 rd (US)
Dekameter to Rod (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| dekameter | rod (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 dam | 1.98838383839 rd (US) |
| 2 dam | 3.97676767678 rd (US) |
| 3 dam | 5.96515151518 rd (US) |
| 5 dam | 9.94191919196 rd (US) |
| 10 dam | 19.8838383839 rd (US) |
| 20 dam | 39.7676767678 rd (US) |
| 50 dam | 99.4191919196 rd (US) |
| 100 dam | 198.838383839 rd (US) |
| 500 dam | 994.191919196 rd (US) |
| 1000 dam | 1988.38383839 rd (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.
Rod (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey rod is a unit of length equal to 16.5 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey rod is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was slightly different from the international foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey rod was used for land surveying in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 dekameter in rod (US survey)?
1 dekameter (dam) = 1.98838383839 rod (US survey) (rd (US)).
How do you convert dekameter to rod (US survey)?
Multiply the dekameter value by 1.98838383839. For example, 25 dam × 1.98838383839 = 49.7095959598 rd (US).
What is 10 dekameter in rod (US survey)?
10 dam = 19.8838383839 rd (US).
Which unit is larger, the dekameter or the rod (US survey)?
The dekameter is the larger unit: 1 dam = 1.98838383839 rd (US).