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A decimeter is about 5 inches, which is the height of a cup, diameter of a burger, span across a hand, etc. To me that's a lot more human-friendly than a 'foot'
by snovv_crash 3y ago
A decimeter is about 5 inches, which is the height of a cup, diameter of a burger, span across a hand, etc. To me that's a lot more human-friendly than a 'foot' being 12 inches.
- teddyh 3y ago“Hand” is already a historical unit, equalling almost exactly 10cm; i.e. 1dm. Horses are measured in hands. <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hand_(unit) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hand_(unit)>