Online calculator to convert square feet to square decimeters (ft2 to dm2) 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 feet and square decimeters.
What is a square foot (ft2)?
A square foot is a unit of area in both US Customary Units as well as the Imperial System. The symbol for square foot is ft2 or sq ft. There are 0.1076391 square feet in a square decimeter. A square foot is calculated as the area of a square that has 1 foot on each side.
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 9.290304 square decimeter in a square foot. 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.
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 ft2 to dm2 is:
dm2 = ft2 x 9.290304
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from square feet to square decimeters (ft2 to dm2).
Square Feet to Square Decimeter Conversion Example
Task: Convert 20 square feet to square decimeters (show work) Formula: ft2 x 9.290304 = dm2 Calculations: 20 ft2 x 9.290304 = 185.80608 dm2 Result: 20 ft2 is equal to 185.80608 dm2
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from ft2 to dm2.
Square Feet to Square Decimeters Conversion Chart
| square feet (ft2) | square decimeters (dm2) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft2 | 9.290304 dm2 |
| 2 ft2 | 18.580608 dm2 |
| 3 ft2 | 27.870912 dm2 |
| 4 ft2 | 37.161216 dm2 |
| 5 ft2 | 46.45152 dm2 |
| 6 ft2 | 55.741824 dm2 |
| 7 ft2 | 65.032128 dm2 |
| 8 ft2 | 74.322432 dm2 |
| 9 ft2 | 83.612736 dm2 |
| 10 ft2 | 92.90304 dm2 |
| 20 ft2 | 185.80608 dm2 |
| 30 ft2 | 278.70912 dm2 |
| 40 ft2 | 371.61216 dm2 |
| 50 ft2 | 464.5152 dm2 |
| 75 ft2 | 696.7728 dm2 |
| 100 ft2 | 929.0304 dm2 |
| 250 ft2 | 2,322.576 dm2 |
| 500 ft2 | 4,645.152 dm2 |
| 750 ft2 | 6,967.728 dm2 |
| 1,000 ft2 | 9,290.304 dm2 |
| 2,500 ft2 | 23,225.76 dm2 |
| 5,000 ft2 | 46,451.52 dm2 |
| 7,500 ft2 | 69,677.28 dm2 |
| 10,000 ft2 | 92,903.04 dm2 |
| 25,000 ft2 | 232,257.6 dm2 |
| 50,000 ft2 | 464,515.2 dm2 |
| 75,000 ft2 | 696,772.8 dm2 |
| 100,000 ft2 | 929,030.4 dm2 |
| 250,000 ft2 | 2,322,576 dm2 |
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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