What is a deka in math ? Definition and examples.

A deka also deca is a prefix meaning ten in the metric system of measurement.

Below are a few examples of the word deka being used as a prefix for gram, liter, and meter.

1 dekagram     = 10 grams

1 dekaliter       = 10 liters

1 dekameter    = 10 meters

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