Online calculator to convert yards to decimeters (yd 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 yards and decimeters.
What is a yard (yd)?
A yard is a unit of Length or Distance in both US Customary Units as well as the Imperial System. The symbol for yard is yd. There are 0.10936133 yards 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 9.144 decimeters in a yard. 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 yards to dm is:
dm = yd x 9.144
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from yards to decimeters (yd to dm).
Yards to Decimeter Conversion Example
Task: Convert 4 yards to decimeters (show work) Formula: yd x 9.144 = dm Calculations: 4 yd x 9.144 = 36.576 dm Result: 4 yd is equal to 36.576 dm
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from yards to dm.
Yards to Decimeters Conversion Chart
| yards (yd) | decimeters (dm) |
|---|---|
| 1 yards | 9.144 dm |
| 2 yards | 18.288 dm |
| 3 yards | 27.432 dm |
| 4 yards | 36.576 dm |
| 5 yards | 45.72 dm |
| 6 yards | 54.864 dm |
| 7 yards | 64.008 dm |
| 8 yards | 73.152 dm |
| 9 yards | 82.296 dm |
| 10 yards | 91.44 dm |
| 20 yards | 182.88 dm |
| 30 yards | 274.32 dm |
| 40 yards | 365.76 dm |
| 50 yards | 457.2 dm |
| 75 yards | 685.8 dm |
| 100 yards | 914.4 dm |
| 250 yards | 2,286 dm |
| 500 yards | 4,572 dm |
| 750 yards | 6,858 dm |
| 1,000 yards | 9,144 dm |
| 2,500 yards | 22,860 dm |
| 5,000 yards | 45,720 dm |
| 7,500 yards | 68,580 dm |
| 10,000 yards | 91,440 dm |
| 25,000 yards | 228,600 dm |
| 50,000 yards | 457,200 dm |
| 75,000 yards | 685,800 dm |
| 100,000 yards | 914,400 dm |
| 250,000 yards | 2,286,000 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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