Decimal_(unit)

Decimal (unit)

Decimal (unit)

Obsolete unit of area in India and Bangladesh


A decimal (also spelled decimil [citation needed] or dismil;[1] 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,[2] and is equal to 48.4 square yards or 435.6 square feet (40.47 m2).[1] Decimals are also used as a measure of land in West Africa.[citation needed]

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References

  1. "Convert Dismil To Square Feet". Civilsite.in. Retrieved May 28, 2023.

"Decimal". Sizes. Retrieved 2007-02-19. [failed verification]



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