Decimal (unit)

A decimal (also spelled decimil [1] or dismil;[2] Bengali: শতক) is a unit of area in India and Bangladesh. After metrication in the mid-20th century by both countries, the unit became officially obsolete. However, it is still in use among the rural population in Northern Bangladesh and West Bengal.

A decimal is one hundredth of an acre of land,[3] and is equal to 48.4 square yards or 435.6 square feet (40.47 m2).[2] Decimals are also used as a measure of land in West Africa.[citation needed]

Conversion chart

1 decimal in common area units
Unit Value
Square feet 435.6
Acres 0.01
Hectares 0.0040468564
Square metres 40.468564
Square inches 62,726.4
Square yards 48.4
Square centimetres 404,685.64

See also

References

  1. ^ "How much square feet is one decimil?". Quora.com. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Convert Dismil To Square Feet". Civilsite.in. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  3. ^ "203 castes in Bihar to choose from as 2nd leg of survey begins April 15".

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