Online calculator to convert feet to decimeters (ft to dm) 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 feet and decimeters.
What is a foot (ft)?
A foot is a unit of Length or Distance in both US Customary Units as well as the Imperial System. The symbol for foot is ft or '. There are 0.32808399 feet in a decimeter.
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 3.048 decimeters in a foot. The International spelling for this unit is decimetre.
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 feet to dm is:
dm = ft x 3.048
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from feet to decimeters (ft to dm).
Feet to Decimeter Conversion Example
Task: Convert 3 feet to decimeters (show work) Formula: ft x 3.048 = dm Calculations: 3 ft x 3.048 = 9.144 dm Result: 3 ft is equal to 9.144 dm
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from feet to dm.
Feet to Decimeters Conversion Chart
| feet (ft) | decimeters (dm) |
|---|---|
| 1 feet | 3.048 dm |
| 2 feet | 6.096 dm |
| 3 feet | 9.144 dm |
| 4 feet | 12.192 dm |
| 5 feet | 15.24 dm |
| 6 feet | 18.288 dm |
| 7 feet | 21.336 dm |
| 8 feet | 24.384 dm |
| 9 feet | 27.432 dm |
| 10 feet | 30.48 dm |
| 20 feet | 60.96 dm |
| 30 feet | 91.44 dm |
| 40 feet | 121.92 dm |
| 50 feet | 152.4 dm |
| 75 feet | 228.6 dm |
| 100 feet | 304.8 dm |
| 250 feet | 762 dm |
| 500 feet | 1,524 dm |
| 750 feet | 2,286 dm |
| 1,000 feet | 3,048 dm |
| 2,500 feet | 7,620 dm |
| 5,000 feet | 15,240 dm |
| 7,500 feet | 22,860 dm |
| 10,000 feet | 30,480 dm |
| 25,000 feet | 76,200 dm |
| 50,000 feet | 152,400 dm |
| 75,000 feet | 228,600 dm |
| 100,000 feet | 304,800 dm |
| 250,000 feet | 762,000 dm |
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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