Centimeter to Decimeter Conversion (Convert cm to dm)
To convert from centimeter to decimeter (cm to dm), please enter value for centimeter in from input box. You can also convert from decimeter to centimeter (dm to cm)
Centimeter To Decimeter Conversion Chart
| Centimeter (cm) | Decimeter (dm) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 cm | 0.001 dm |
| 0.1 cm | 0.010000000000000002 dm |
| 1 cm | 0.1 dm |
| 2 cm | 0.2 dm |
| 5 cm | 0.5 dm |
| 10 cm | 1 dm |
| 20 cm | 2 dm |
| 50 cm | 5 dm |
| 100 cm | 10 dm |
| 500 cm | 50 dm |
| 1000 cm | 100 dm |
Convert from centimeter to decimeter formula
| Total decimeter = | Total centimeter x 0.1 |
For example, if you want to convert 100 Centimeter to Decimeter then,
100 cm = 100 x 0.1 = 10 dm
Convert from decimeter to centimeter formula
| Total centimeter = |
|
| = 100 cm |
Centimeter
A centimeter is the next smallest unit. You can use a ruler to measure things in centimeters. If an object is the length of a ruler or smaller, then it makes sense to use centimeters to measure.
Decimeter
The decimetre (SI symbol dm) is a unit of length in the metric system. The term “Deci” means one-tenth, and therefore decimetre means one-tenth of a meter.