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 435.6 square feet (40.47 m2).[2]

Decimals are also used as a measure of land in West Africa.

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References

  1. ↑ "How much square feet is one decimil?". Quora.com. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  2. 1 2 "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".

"Decimal". Sizes. Retrieved 2007-02-19.


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