Decade to Century Converter
Convert Time Periods from Decades to Centuries
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Understanding Time Period Conversion
What is a Decade?
A decade represents a period of 10 years. The term comes from the Greek word "dekas," meaning a group of ten. Decades are commonly used to refer to distinctive historical periods or cultural eras.
What is a Century?
A century is a period of 100 years. The word derives from the Latin "centum," meaning hundred. Centuries are often used to categorize major historical epochs and are typically numbered using Roman numerals (e.g., XXI century).
Conversion Formula
To convert decades to centuries, use this simple formula:
Centuries = Decades ÷ 10