Online calculator to convert square decimeters to square inches (dm2 to in2) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Area units.
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between square decimeters and square inches.
What is a square decimeter (dm2)?
A square decimeter is a unit of area in the Metric System. The symbol for square decimeter is dm2. There are 0.064516 square decimeters in a square inch. A square decimeter is calculated as the area of a square that has 1 decimeter on each side. The International spelling for this unit is square decimetre.
What is a square inch (in2)?
A square inch is a unit of area in both US Customary Units as well as the Imperial System. The symbol for square inch is in2 or sq in. There are 15.500031 square inches in a square decimeter. A square inch is calculated as the area of a square that has 1 inch on each side.
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 dm2 to in2 is:
in2 = dm2 ÷ 0.064516
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from square decimeters to square inches (dm2 to in2).
Square Decimeter to Square Inches Conversion Example
Task: Convert 50 square decimeters to square inches (show work) Formula: dm2 ÷ 0.064516 = in2 Calculations: 50 dm2 ÷ 0.064516 = 775.00155 in2 Result: 50 dm2 is equal to 775.00155 in2
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from dm2 to in2.
Square Decimeters to Square Inches Conversion Chart
| square decimeters (dm2) | square inches (in2) |
|---|---|
| 1 dm2 | 15.500031 in2 |
| 2 dm2 | 31.000062 in2 |
| 3 dm2 | 46.500093 in2 |
| 4 dm2 | 62.000124 in2 |
| 5 dm2 | 77.500155 in2 |
| 6 dm2 | 93.000186 in2 |
| 7 dm2 | 108.500217 in2 |
| 8 dm2 | 124.000248 in2 |
| 9 dm2 | 139.500279 in2 |
| 10 dm2 | 155.00031 in2 |
| 20 dm2 | 310.00062 in2 |
| 30 dm2 | 465.00093 in2 |
| 40 dm2 | 620.00124 in2 |
| 50 dm2 | 775.00155 in2 |
| 75 dm2 | 1,162.502325 in2 |
| 100 dm2 | 1,550.00310001 in2 |
| 250 dm2 | 3,875.00775002 in2 |
| 500 dm2 | 7,750.01550003 in2 |
| 750 dm2 | 11,625.02325005 in2 |
| 1,000 dm2 | 15,500.03100006 in2 |
| 2,500 dm2 | 38,750.07750016 in2 |
| 5,000 dm2 | 77,500.15500031 in2 |
| 7,500 dm2 | 116,250.23250047 in2 |
| 10,000 dm2 | 155,000.31000062 in2 |
| 25,000 dm2 | 387,500.77500155 in2 |
| 50,000 dm2 | 775,001.5500031 in2 |
| 75,000 dm2 | 1,162,502.32500465 in2 |
| 100,000 dm2 | 1,550,003.1000062 in2 |
| 250,000 dm2 | 3,875,007.7500155 in2 |
Related Units
This table provides a summary of the Area units within their respective measurement systems.
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| square inches | in2 or sq in | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| square feet | ft2 or sq ft | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| square yards | yd2 or sq yd | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| acres | ac | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| square miles | mi2 or sq mi | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| square millimeters | mm2 | Metric System |
| square centimeters | cm2 | Metric System |
| square decimeters | dm2 | Metric System |
| square meters | m2 | Metric System |
| square decameters | dam2 | Metric System |
| square hectometers | hm2 | Metric System |
| hectares | ha | Metric System |
| square kilometers | km2 | Metric System |
Note: For area conversions, US Customary Units and the Imperial System are equivalent.
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