The “Kanna” is a traditional unit of measurement utilized in Japan, primarily for quantifying land area, and it dates back to ancient times. Originally corresponding to the length of a carpenter’s plane, the Kanna unit is equivalent to approximately 1.82 meters today. It provides a fascinating glimpse into how historical measures were often based on practical tools and everyday objects. The unit has since been replaced by the metric system for modern applications, yet it remains an intriguing part of Japan’s cultural heritage. Interestingly, the persistence of such units underscores the balance between tradition and technological advancement within Japanese society, highlighting how measurements can evolve while still honoring their historical context.
The decilitre, a metric unit of volume, equates to one-tenth of a litre, or precisely 100 millilitres. While the metric system is well-known for its ease of use, the decilitre often flies under the radar, overshadowed by its bigger sibling, the litre. It’s particularly prevalent in certain European countries for measuring beverages, like boxed wine or packaged juices, offering a convenient middle ground between the millilitre and litre.
Interestingly, the term “decilitre” also connects to the origin of the metric system, which was established during the French Revolution. The French aimed to simplify and standardize measurements, allowing easy conversion and understanding across different regions—a legacy that continues to shape global measurement systems today. Embracing the decilitre invites a peek into this rich history of measurement.
| Kannor | Decilitres |
|---|---|
0
kanna
|
0
dl
|
0.5
kanna
|
13.085
dl
|
1
kanna
|
26.17
dl
|
1.5
kanna
|
39.255
dl
|
2
kanna
|
52.34
dl
|
2.5
kanna
|
65.425
dl
|
3
kanna
|
78.51
dl
|
3.5
kanna
|
91.595
dl
|
4
kanna
|
104.68
dl
|
4.5
kanna
|
117.765
dl
|
5
kanna
|
130.85
dl
|
5.5
kanna
|
143.935
dl
|
6
kanna
|
157.02
dl
|
6.5
kanna
|
170.105
dl
|
7
kanna
|
183.19
dl
|
7.5
kanna
|
196.275
dl
|
8
kanna
|
209.36
dl
|
8.5
kanna
|
222.445
dl
|
9
kanna
|
235.53
dl
|
9.5
kanna
|
248.615
dl
|
10
kanna
|
261.7
dl
|
10.5
kanna
|
274.785
dl
|
11
kanna
|
287.87
dl
|
11.5
kanna
|
300.955
dl
|
12
kanna
|
314.04
dl
|
12.5
kanna
|
327.125
dl
|
13
kanna
|
340.21
dl
|
13.5
kanna
|
353.295
dl
|
14
kanna
|
366.38
dl
|
14.5
kanna
|
379.465
dl
|
15
kanna
|
392.55
dl
|
15.5
kanna
|
405.635
dl
|
16
kanna
|
418.72
dl
|
16.5
kanna
|
431.805
dl
|
17
kanna
|
444.89
dl
|
17.5
kanna
|
457.975
dl
|
18
kanna
|
471.06
dl
|
18.5
kanna
|
484.145
dl
|
19
kanna
|
497.23
dl
|
19.5
kanna
|
510.315
dl
|
20
kanna
|
523.4
dl
|
20.5
kanna
|
536.485
dl
|
21
kanna
|
549.57
dl
|
21.5
kanna
|
562.655
dl
|
22
kanna
|
575.74
dl
|
22.5
kanna
|
588.825
dl
|
23
kanna
|
601.91
dl
|
23.5
kanna
|
614.995
dl
|
24
kanna
|
628.08
dl
|
24.5
kanna
|
641.165
dl
|
25
kanna
|
654.25
dl
|
25.5
kanna
|
667.335
dl
|
26
kanna
|
680.42
dl
|
26.5
kanna
|
693.505
dl
|
27
kanna
|
706.59
dl
|
27.5
kanna
|
719.675
dl
|
28
kanna
|
732.76
dl
|
28.5
kanna
|
745.845
dl
|
29
kanna
|
758.93
dl
|
29.5
kanna
|
772.015
dl
|
30
kanna
|
785.1
dl
|
30.5
kanna
|
798.185
dl
|
31
kanna
|
811.27
dl
|
31.5
kanna
|
824.355
dl
|
32
kanna
|
837.44
dl
|
32.5
kanna
|
850.525
dl
|
33
kanna
|
863.61
dl
|
33.5
kanna
|
876.695
dl
|
34
kanna
|
889.78
dl
|
34.5
kanna
|
902.865
dl
|
35
kanna
|
915.95
dl
|
35.5
kanna
|
929.035
dl
|
36
kanna
|
942.12
dl
|
36.5
kanna
|
955.205
dl
|
37
kanna
|
968.29
dl
|
37.5
kanna
|
981.375
dl
|
38
kanna
|
994.46
dl
|
38.5
kanna
|
1007.545
dl
|
39
kanna
|
1020.63
dl
|
39.5
kanna
|
1033.715
dl
|
40
kanna
|
1046.8
dl
|
40.5
kanna
|
1059.885
dl
|
41
kanna
|
1072.97
dl
|
41.5
kanna
|
1086.055
dl
|
42
kanna
|
1099.14
dl
|
42.5
kanna
|
1112.225
dl
|
43
kanna
|
1125.31
dl
|
43.5
kanna
|
1138.395
dl
|
44
kanna
|
1151.48
dl
|
44.5
kanna
|
1164.565
dl
|
45
kanna
|
1177.65
dl
|
45.5
kanna
|
1190.735
dl
|
46
kanna
|
1203.82
dl
|
46.5
kanna
|
1216.905
dl
|
47
kanna
|
1229.99
dl
|
47.5
kanna
|
1243.075
dl
|
48
kanna
|
1256.16
dl
|
48.5
kanna
|
1269.245
dl
|
49
kanna
|
1282.33
dl
|
49.5
kanna
|
1295.415
dl
|
50
kanna
|
1308.5
dl
|
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