Online calculator to convert decameters to centimeters (dam to cm) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Length or Distance units.
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between decameters and centimeters.
What is a decameter (dam)?
A decameter is a unit of Length or Distance in the Metric System. The symbol for decameter is dam. Commonly a decameter is referred to as a dekameter and then the symbol used is dkm instead of dam. There are 0.001 decameters in a centimeter. The International spelling for this unit is decametre.
What is a centimeter (cm)?
A centimeter is a unit of Length or Distance in the Metric System. The symbol for centimeter is cm. There are 1,000 centimeters in a decameter. The International spelling for this unit is centimetre.
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 dam to cm is:
cm = dam x 1,000
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from decameters to centimeters (dam to cm).
Decameter to Centimeter Conversion Example
Task: Convert 25.6 decameters to centimeters (show work) Formula: dam x 1,000 = cm Calculations: 25.6 dam x 1,000 = 25,600 cm Result: 25.6 dam is equal to 25,600 cm
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from dam to cm.
Decameters to Centimeters Conversion Chart
| decameters (dam) | centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 dam | 1,000 cm |
| 2 dam | 2,000 cm |
| 3 dam | 3,000 cm |
| 4 dam | 4,000 cm |
| 5 dam | 5,000 cm |
| 6 dam | 6,000 cm |
| 7 dam | 7,000 cm |
| 8 dam | 8,000 cm |
| 9 dam | 9,000 cm |
| 10 dam | 10,000 cm |
| 20 dam | 20,000 cm |
| 30 dam | 30,000 cm |
| 40 dam | 40,000 cm |
| 50 dam | 50,000 cm |
| 75 dam | 75,000 cm |
| 100 dam | 100,000 cm |
| 250 dam | 250,000 cm |
| 500 dam | 500,000 cm |
| 750 dam | 750,000 cm |
| 1,000 dam | 1,000,000 cm |
| 2,500 dam | 2,500,000 cm |
| 5,000 dam | 5,000,000 cm |
| 7,500 dam | 7,500,000 cm |
| 10,000 dam | 10,000,000 cm |
| 25,000 dam | 25,000,000 cm |
| 50,000 dam | 50,000,000 cm |
| 75,000 dam | 75,000,000 cm |
| 100,000 dam | 100,000,000 cm |
| 250,000 dam | 250,000,000 cm |
Related Units
This table provides a summary of the Length or Distance units within their respective measurement systems.
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| inches | in or " | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| feet | ft or ' | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| yards | yd | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| miles | mi | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| picometers | pm | Metric System |
| nanometers | nm | Metric System |
| micrometers | μm | Metric System |
| millimeters | mm | Metric System |
| centimeters | cm | Metric System |
| decimeters | dm | Metric System |
| meters | m | Metric System |
| decameters | dam or dkm | Metric System |
| hectometers | hm | Metric System |
| kilometers | km | Metric System |
| megameters | Mm | Metric System |
| gigameters | Gm | Metric System |
| nautical miles | M or NM or nmi | Non-SI (International) |
| angstroms | Å | Non-SI (International) |
| rods | rod | Non-SI (International) |
Note: For Length and Distance conversions, US Customary Units and the Imperial System are equivalent.
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