Decimeter to Centimeter Conversion (Convert dm to cm)
To convert from decimeter to centimeter (dm to cm), please enter value for decimeter in from input box. You can also convert from centimeter to decimeter (cm to dm)
Decimeter To Centimeter Conversion Chart
| Decimeter (dm) | Centimeter (cm) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 dm | 0.1 cm |
| 0.1 dm | 1 cm |
| 1 dm | 10 cm |
| 2 dm | 20 cm |
| 5 dm | 50 cm |
| 10 dm | 100 cm |
| 20 dm | 200 cm |
| 50 dm | 500 cm |
| 100 dm | 1000 cm |
| 500 dm | 5000 cm |
| 1000 dm | 10000 cm |
Convert from decimeter to centimeter formula
| Total centimeter = | Total decimeter x 10 |
For example, if you want to convert 15 Decimeter to Centimeter then,
15 dm = 15 x 10 = 150 cm
Convert from centimeter to decimeter formula
| Total decimeter = |
|
| = 15 dm |
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.
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.