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Decimalmittauksia refers to measurements that are expressed using the decimal system. This system, based on powers of ten, is the standard for most scientific, engineering, and everyday measurements worldwide. In a decimal measurement, a point, the decimal point, separates the whole number part from the fractional part. For example, in the measurement 3.14 meters, the '3' represents whole meters, and '0.14' represents a fraction of a meter, specifically fourteen hundredths.

The advantage of decimal measurements lies in their simplicity and ease of calculation. Unlike systems that use fractions with different denominators or imperial units with their complex conversions (like inches to feet, or feet to miles), decimal measurements can be easily added, subtracted, multiplied, and divided using straightforward arithmetic. This standardization makes it easier to compare data from different sources and reduces the potential for errors in calculations and conversions.

Common examples of decimal measurements include length (meters, kilometers, millimeters), mass (kilograms, grams, milligrams), volume (liters, milliliters), and temperature (degrees Celsius). Even in systems that historically used non-decimal units, there is a strong global trend towards adopting decimal representations for greater precision and universal understanding. The metric system is inherently decimal, facilitating international scientific collaboration and trade.