Decameter is 10 meter units.
Decameters to US survey feet Converter — dam to ftUS
Convert Decameter (dam) to US survey foot (ftUS) using the exact conversion factor (1 decameter = 32.80833333 us survey foot). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Decameters to US survey feet converter
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Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
The US survey foot is 1200/3937 meters and is retained for legacy land records.
Result = input x 10 / 0.3048006096.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Decameters to US survey feet
Decameter and US survey foot both measure length. Specifically: Decameter is 10 meter units, and the US survey foot is 1200/3937 meters and is retained for legacy land records.
Formula
us survey feet = decameters × 32.8083333333
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 decameter equals 10 base units, and 1 us survey foot equals 0.304800609601 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct decameter-to-us survey foot factor of 32.8083333333.
Simple example
1 dam × 32.80833333 = 32.80833333 ftUS
1 decameter = 32.80833333 us survey feet.
Real-world example
10 dam × 32.80833333 = 328.0833333 ftUS
10 decameters = 328.0833333 us survey feet.
Conversion table
| Decameter (dam) | US survey foot (ftUS) |
|---|---|
| 1 dam | 32.80833333 ftUS |
| 5 dam | 164.0416667 ftUS |
| 10 dam | 328.0833333 ftUS |
| 21.0975 dam | 692.1738125 ftUS |
| 42.195 dam | 1,384.347625 ftUS |
| 100 dam | 3,280.833333 ftUS |
Reverse conversion: US survey foot to Decameter
32.80833333 ftUS × 0.03048006096 = 0.9999999999 dam
32.80833333 us survey feet = 0.9999999999 decameters.
decameters = us survey feet × 0.0304800609601
For a page dedicated to this direction, see US survey foot to Decameter.
Understanding the Decameter (dam)
Decameter is 10 meter units.
Understanding the US survey foot (ftUS)
The US survey foot is 1200/3937 meters and is retained for legacy land records.
Reserved between the cards and the FAQ so the page stays balanced.
Frequently asked questions
How many us survey feet are in 1 decameter?
1 decameter equals 32.80833333 us survey feet, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert decameter to us survey foot?
Multiply the decameter value by 32.80833333. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert us survey foot back to decameter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 us survey foot equals 0.030480061 decameters. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a decameter?
Decameter (dam) is a unit of length.
What is a us survey foot?
US survey foot (ftUS) is a unit of length.
Is the decameter to us survey foot conversion exact?
Yes. Both decameter and us survey foot are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 32.80833333 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.