Online calculator to convert decimeters to kilometers (dm to km) 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 decimeters and kilometers.
What is a decimeter (dm)?
A decimeter is a unit of Length or Distance in the Metric System. The symbol for decimeter is dm. There are 10,000 decimeters in a kilometer. The International spelling for this unit is decimetre.
What is a kilometer (km)?
A kilometer is a unit of Length or Distance in the Metric System. The symbol for kilometer is km. There are 0.0001 kilometers in a decimeter. The International spelling for this unit is kilometre.
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 dm to km is:
km = dm ÷ 10,000
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from decimeters to kilometers (dm to km).
Decimeter to Kilometer Conversion Example
Task: Convert 45,000 decimeters to kilometers (show work) Formula: dm ÷ 10,000 = km Calculations: 45,000 dm ÷ 10,000 = 4.5 km Result: 45,000 dm is equal to 4.5 km
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from dm to km.
Decimeters to Kilometers Conversion Chart
| decimeters (dm) | kilometers (km) |
|---|---|
| 1 dm | 0.0001 km |
| 2 dm | 0.0002 km |
| 3 dm | 0.0003 km |
| 4 dm | 0.0004 km |
| 5 dm | 0.0005 km |
| 6 dm | 0.0006 km |
| 7 dm | 0.0007 km |
| 8 dm | 0.0008 km |
| 9 dm | 0.0009 km |
| 10 dm | 0.001 km |
| 20 dm | 0.002 km |
| 30 dm | 0.003 km |
| 40 dm | 0.004 km |
| 50 dm | 0.005 km |
| 75 dm | 0.0075 km |
| 100 dm | 0.01 km |
| 250 dm | 0.025 km |
| 500 dm | 0.05 km |
| 750 dm | 0.075 km |
| 1,000 dm | 0.1 km |
| 2,500 dm | 0.25 km |
| 5,000 dm | 0.5 km |
| 7,500 dm | 0.75 km |
| 10,000 dm | 1 km |
| 25,000 dm | 2.5 km |
| 50,000 dm | 5 km |
| 75,000 dm | 7.5 km |
| 100,000 dm | 10 km |
| 250,000 dm | 25 km |
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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