Convert pole to dekameter
Please provide values below to convert pole [pole] to dekameter [dam], or Convert dekameter to pole.
1 pole = 0.50292 dam. To convert pole to dekameter, multiply the value by 0.50292; to go the other way, divide by it (1 dam = 1.98838781516 pole). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 pole = 0.50292 dam
- 1 dam = 1.98838781516 pole
- 10 pole = 5.0292 dam
- 100 pole = 50.292 dam
How to Convert Pole to Dekameter
1 pole = 0.50292 dam
Example: convert 15 pole to dam:
15 pole = 15 × 0.50292 dam = 7.5438 dam
Pole to Dekameter Conversion Table
| pole | dekameter |
|---|---|
| 1 pole | 0.50292 dam |
| 2 pole | 1.00584 dam |
| 3 pole | 1.50876 dam |
| 5 pole | 2.5146 dam |
| 10 pole | 5.0292 dam |
| 20 pole | 10.0584 dam |
| 50 pole | 25.146 dam |
| 100 pole | 50.292 dam |
| 500 pole | 251.46 dam |
| 1000 pole | 502.92 dam |
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 pole in dekameter?
1 pole (pole) = 0.50292 dekameter (dam).
How do you convert pole to dekameter?
Multiply the pole value by 0.50292. For example, 25 pole × 0.50292 = 12.573 dam.
What is 10 pole in dekameter?
10 pole = 5.0292 dam.
Which unit is larger, the pole or the dekameter?
The dekameter is the larger unit: 1 pole equals only 0.50292 dam.