Kümnendkraadid

Kümnendkraadid, also known as decigrades, are a unit of measurement for temperature. One decigrade is equal to one-tenth of a degree Celsius. The term "kümnendkraadid" is derived from the Estonian language, where "kümne" means ten and "graadid" means degrees. This unit is less commonly used than the degree Celsius, but it can be useful in certain contexts, such as when dealing with very small temperature changes.

The decigrade is part of the metric system, which is widely used around the world. It is based on the Celsius scale, which is itself based on the Kelvin scale. The Celsius scale is defined such that the freezing point of water is 0 degrees Celsius and the boiling point is 100 degrees Celsius at standard atmospheric pressure.

To convert between decigrades and degrees Celsius, one simply multiplies or divides by ten. For example, 25 degrees Celsius is equivalent to 250 decigrades. Conversely, 150 decigrades is equivalent to 15 degrees Celsius.

In scientific and engineering contexts, the degree Celsius is typically used due to its simplicity and widespread acceptance. However, in some fields, such as meteorology and oceanography, decigrades may be used to provide more precise measurements of temperature changes. This is particularly useful when dealing with small, incremental changes that would be difficult to express accurately in whole degrees Celsius.