Online calculator to convert square centimeters to square decameters (cm2 to dam2) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Area units.
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between square centimeters and square decameters.
What is a square centimeter (cm2)?
A square centimeter is a unit of area in the Metric System. The symbol for square centimeter is cm2. There are 1,000,000 square centimeters in a square decameter. A square centimeter is calculated as the area of a square that has 1 centimeter on each side. The International spelling for this unit is square centimetre.
What is a square decameter (dam2)?
A square decameter is a unit of area in the Metric System. The symbol for square decameter is dam2. Commonly a square decameter is referred to as a square dekameter and then the symbol used is dkm2 instead of dam2. There are 0.000001 square decameters in a square centimeter. A square decameter is calculated as the area of a square that has 1 decameter on each side. The International spelling for this unit is square decametre.
Conversion Formula
Let's take a closer look at the conversion formula so that you can do these conversions yourself with a calculator or with an old-fashioned pencil and paper.
The formula to convert from cm2 to dam2 is:
dam2 = cm2 ÷ 1,000,000
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from square centimeters to square decameters (cm2 to dam2).
Square Centimeter to Square Decameter Conversion Example
Task: Convert 3,500,000 square centimeters to square decameters (show work) Formula: cm2 ÷ 1,000,000 = dam2 Calculations: 3,500,000 cm2 ÷ 1,000,000 = 3.5 dam2 Result: 3,500,000 cm2 is equal to 3.5 dam2
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from cm2 to dam2.
Square Centimeters to Square Decameters Conversion Chart
| square centimeters (cm2) | square decameters (dam2) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm2 | 0.000001 dam2 |
| 2 cm2 | 0.000002 dam2 |
| 3 cm2 | 0.000003 dam2 |
| 4 cm2 | 0.000004 dam2 |
| 5 cm2 | 0.000005 dam2 |
| 6 cm2 | 0.000006 dam2 |
| 7 cm2 | 0.000007 dam2 |
| 8 cm2 | 0.000008 dam2 |
| 9 cm2 | 0.000009 dam2 |
| 10 cm2 | 0.00001 dam2 |
| 20 cm2 | 0.00002 dam2 |
| 30 cm2 | 0.00003 dam2 |
| 40 cm2 | 0.00004 dam2 |
| 50 cm2 | 0.00005 dam2 |
| 75 cm2 | 0.000075 dam2 |
| 100 cm2 | 0.0001 dam2 |
| 250 cm2 | 0.00025 dam2 |
| 500 cm2 | 0.0005 dam2 |
| 750 cm2 | 0.00075 dam2 |
| 1,000 cm2 | 0.001 dam2 |
| 2,500 cm2 | 0.0025 dam2 |
| 5,000 cm2 | 0.005 dam2 |
| 7,500 cm2 | 0.0075 dam2 |
| 10,000 cm2 | 0.01 dam2 |
| 25,000 cm2 | 0.025 dam2 |
| 50,000 cm2 | 0.05 dam2 |
| 75,000 cm2 | 0.075 dam2 |
| 100,000 cm2 | 0.1 dam2 |
| 250,000 cm2 | 0.25 dam2 |
Related Units
This table provides a summary of the Area units within their respective measurement systems.
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| square inches | in2 or sq in | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| square feet | ft2 or sq ft | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| square yards | yd2 or sq yd | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| acres | ac | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| square miles | mi2 or sq mi | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| square millimeters | mm2 | Metric System |
| square centimeters | cm2 | Metric System |
| square decimeters | dm2 | Metric System |
| square meters | m2 | Metric System |
| square decameters | dam2 | Metric System |
| square hectometers | hm2 | Metric System |
| hectares | ha | Metric System |
| square kilometers | km2 | Metric System |
Note: For area conversions, US Customary Units and the Imperial System are equivalent.
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