Decimeters to Centimeters (dm to cm)

Metric Conversions.

Centimeters to Decimeters (Swap units)

1dm = 10cm

Note: You can increase or decrease the accuracy of this answer by selecting the number of significant figures required from the options above the result.

Decimeters to Centimeters formula

Centimeters = Decimeters * 10

Decimeters to Centimeters calculation

Centimeters = Decimeters * 10

Centimeters = 1 * 10

Centimeters = 10

How do I convert Decimeters to Centimeters?

The prefix "deci" in decimeters means one-tenth, while the prefix "centi" in centimeters means one-hundredth. This means that there are 10 centimeters in one decimeter. To convert decimeters to centimeters, you simply need to multiply the number of decimeters by 10.

For example, if you have a measurement of 5 decimeters, you can convert it to centimeters by multiplying 5 by 10, which equals 50 centimeters. Similarly, if you have a measurement of 15 decimeters, you would multiply 15 by 10 to get 150 centimeters.

What is a decimeter?

A decimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, specifically in the International System of Units (SI). It is equal to one-tenth of a meter or 10 centimeters. The prefix "deci" indicates a factor of 10^-1, which means that a decimeter is 10 times smaller than a meter.

The decimeter is commonly used in various fields, including science, engineering, and everyday measurements. It provides a convenient unit for measuring small distances, especially when centimeters are too small and meters are too large. For example, a decimeter can be used to measure the length of small objects such as pencils, books, or the width of a hand.

In comparison to the imperial system, a decimeter is equivalent to approximately 3.937 inches. This conversion factor allows for easy conversion between the metric and imperial systems. The decimeter is part of a larger range of metric units, which provide a consistent and decimal-based system for measuring length, mass, volume, and other quantities.

What is a centimeter?

A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, specifically the International System of Units (SI). It is equal to one hundredth of a meter, making it a smaller unit of measurement compared to a meter. The centimeter is commonly used for measuring small distances, such as the length of objects or the height of individuals.

In terms of conversion, one centimeter is approximately equal to 0.0328 feet. This means that if you have a measurement in centimeters and you want to convert it to feet, you would divide the number of centimeters by 30.48. Conversely, if you have a measurement in feet and you want to convert it to centimeters, you would multiply the number of feet by 30.48.

The centimeter is a versatile unit of measurement that is widely used in various fields, including science, engineering, and everyday life. It provides a convenient and precise way to measure small distances, allowing for accurate calculations and comparisons. Whether you are measuring the length of a pencil or determining the height of a person, the centimeter is a valuable unit that helps us understand and quantify the world around us.

 

Decimeters to Centimeters table

Starting value
Increment
Accuracy
Decimeters
Centimeters
0dm
0.00000cm
1dm
10.00000cm
2dm
20.00000cm
3dm
30.00000cm
4dm
40.00000cm
5dm
50.00000cm
6dm
60.00000cm
7dm
70.00000cm
8dm
80.00000cm
9dm
90.00000cm
10dm
100.00000cm
11dm
110.00000cm
12dm
120.00000cm
13dm
130.00000cm
14dm
140.00000cm
15dm
150.00000cm
16dm
160.00000cm
17dm
170.00000cm
18dm
180.00000cm
19dm
190.00000cm
20dm
200.00000cm
21dm
210.00000cm
22dm
220.00000cm
23dm
230.00000cm
24dm
240.00000cm
25dm
250.00000cm
26dm
260.00000cm
27dm
270.00000cm
28dm
280.00000cm
29dm
290.00000cm
30dm
300.00000cm
31dm
310.00000cm
32dm
320.00000cm
33dm
330.00000cm
34dm
340.00000cm
35dm
350.00000cm
36dm
360.00000cm
37dm
370.00000cm
38dm
380.00000cm
39dm
390.00000cm
40dm
400.00000cm
41dm
410.00000cm
42dm
420.00000cm
43dm
430.00000cm
44dm
440.00000cm
45dm
450.00000cm
46dm
460.00000cm
47dm
470.00000cm
48dm
480.00000cm
49dm
490.00000cm
50dm
500.00000cm
51dm
510.00000cm
52dm
520.00000cm
53dm
530.00000cm
54dm
540.00000cm
55dm
550.00000cm
56dm
560.00000cm
57dm
570.00000cm
58dm
580.00000cm
59dm
590.00000cm
60dm
600.00000cm
61dm
610.00000cm
62dm
620.00000cm
63dm
630.00000cm
64dm
640.00000cm
65dm
650.00000cm
66dm
660.00000cm
67dm
670.00000cm
68dm
680.00000cm
69dm
690.00000cm
70dm
700.00000cm
71dm
710.00000cm
72dm
720.00000cm
73dm
730.00000cm
74dm
740.00000cm
75dm
750.00000cm
76dm
760.00000cm
77dm
770.00000cm
78dm
780.00000cm
79dm
790.00000cm
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