Online calculator to convert gigameters to decameters (Gm to dam) 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 gigameters and decameters.
What is a gigameter (Gm)?
A gigameter is a unit of Length or Distance in the Metric System. The symbol for gigameter is Gm. There are 0.00000001 gigameters in a decameter. The International spelling for this unit is gigametre.
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 100,000,000 decameters in a gigameter. The International spelling for this unit is 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 Gm to dam is:
dam = Gm x 100,000,000
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from gigameters to decameters (Gm to dam).
Gigameter to Decameter Conversion Example
Task: Convert 6 gigameters to decameters (show work) Formula: Gm x 100,000,000 = dam Calculations: 6 Gm x 100,000,000 = 600,000,000 dam Result: 6 Gm is equal to 600,000,000 dam
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from Gm to dam.
Gigameters to Decameters Conversion Chart
| gigameters (Gm) | decameters (dam) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gm | 100,000,000 dam |
| 2 Gm | 200,000,000 dam |
| 3 Gm | 300,000,000 dam |
| 4 Gm | 400,000,000 dam |
| 5 Gm | 500,000,000 dam |
| 6 Gm | 600,000,000 dam |
| 7 Gm | 700,000,000 dam |
| 8 Gm | 800,000,000 dam |
| 9 Gm | 900,000,000 dam |
| 10 Gm | 1,000,000,000 dam |
| 20 Gm | 2,000,000,000 dam |
| 30 Gm | 3,000,000,000 dam |
| 40 Gm | 4,000,000,000 dam |
| 50 Gm | 5,000,000,000 dam |
| 75 Gm | 7,500,000,000 dam |
| 100 Gm | 10,000,000,000 dam |
| 250 Gm | 25,000,000,000 dam |
| 500 Gm | 50,000,000,000 dam |
| 750 Gm | 75,000,000,000 dam |
| 1,000 Gm | 100,000,000,000 dam |
| 2,500 Gm | 250,000,000,000 dam |
| 5,000 Gm | 500,000,000,000 dam |
| 7,500 Gm | 750,000,000,000 dam |
| 10,000 Gm | 1,000,000,000,000 dam |
| 25,000 Gm | 2,500,000,000,000 dam |
| 50,000 Gm | 5,000,000,000,000 dam |
| 75,000 Gm | 7,500,000,000,000 dam |
| 100,000 Gm | 10,000,000,000,000 dam |
| 250,000 Gm | 25,000,000,000,000 dam |
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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