Converting from Decameter (dam) to Feet (ft)

What is Decameter (dam)

The decameter (dam) is a unit of length in the metric system. It is equal to 10 meters (m) and is primarily used in scientific contexts or specific measurements where meters alone may not suffice. The decameter is part of the metric system, which is known for its decimal-based structure and ease of conversion between units.

What is Feet (ft)

The foot (ft) is a unit of length in the imperial system commonly used in the United States. One foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters, and it is further divided into 12 inches. The foot is widely used in various fields including construction, engineering, and athletics.

Conversion Formulas

To convert from decameters to feet, you can use the following conversion formula:

To convert from feet to decameters, the formula is:

Examples

• Example 1: Convert 1 decameter to feet.

  Using the formula, we find:

  1 dam=1 dam×32.8084=32.8084 ft

• Example 2: Convert 5 decameters to feet.

  We can use the conversion formula:

  5 dam=5 dam×32.8084=164.042 ft

• Example 3: Convert 9 feet to decameters.

  Using the conversion formula, we have:

  9 ft=9 ft×0.03048=0.27432 dam

• Example 4: Convert 8 decameters to feet.

  Applying the formula yields:

  8 dam=8 dam×32.8084=262.4672 ft

• Example 5: Convert 9 decameters to feet.

  Using the conversion formula:

  9 dam=9 dam×32.8084=295.2756 ft

Use this page to perform converting from Decameter (dam) to Feet (ft).