Online calculator to convert millimeters to decameters (mm 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 millimeters and decameters.
What is a millimeter (mm)?
A millimeter is a unit of Length or Distance in the Metric System. The symbol for millimeter is mm. There are 10,000 millimeters in a decameter. The International spelling for this unit is millimetre.
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 0.0001 decameters in a millimeter. 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 mm to dam is:
dam = mm ÷ 10,000
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from millimeters to decameters (mm to dam).
Millimeter to Decameter Conversion Example
Task: Convert 450,000 millimeters to decameters (show work) Formula: mm ÷ 10,000 = dam Calculations: 450,000 mm ÷ 10,000 = 45 dam Result: 450,000 mm is equal to 45 dam
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from mm to dam.
Millimeters to Decameters Conversion Chart
| millimeters (mm) | decameters (dam) |
|---|---|
| 1 mm | 0.0001 dam |
| 2 mm | 0.0002 dam |
| 3 mm | 0.0003 dam |
| 4 mm | 0.0004 dam |
| 5 mm | 0.0005 dam |
| 6 mm | 0.0006 dam |
| 7 mm | 0.0007 dam |
| 8 mm | 0.0008 dam |
| 9 mm | 0.0009 dam |
| 10 mm | 0.001 dam |
| 20 mm | 0.002 dam |
| 30 mm | 0.003 dam |
| 40 mm | 0.004 dam |
| 50 mm | 0.005 dam |
| 75 mm | 0.0075 dam |
| 100 mm | 0.01 dam |
| 250 mm | 0.025 dam |
| 500 mm | 0.05 dam |
| 750 mm | 0.075 dam |
| 1,000 mm | 0.1 dam |
| 2,500 mm | 0.25 dam |
| 5,000 mm | 0.5 dam |
| 7,500 mm | 0.75 dam |
| 10,000 mm | 1 dam |
| 25,000 mm | 2.5 dam |
| 50,000 mm | 5 dam |
| 75,000 mm | 7.5 dam |
| 100,000 mm | 10 dam |
| 250,000 mm | 25 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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