Decimal (unit) explained

A decimal (also spelled decimil or dismil;^[1] bn|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 . Decimals are also used as a measure of land in West Africa.

Conversion chart

1 decimal in common area units!Unit!Value

Square feet	NaN1NaN1
Acres	NaN2NaN2
Hectares	NaN10NaN10
Square metres	NaN6NaN6
Square inches	NaN1NaN1
Square yards	NaN1NaN1
Square centimetres	NaN2NaN2

See also

• List of customary units of measurement in South Asia

References

Web site: Decimal . 2007-02-19 . Sizes.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Convert Dismil To Square Feet. Civilsite.in . May 28, 2023.
2. Web site: 203 castes in Bihar to choose from as 2nd leg of survey begins April 15.