Online calculator to convert square meters to square decameters (m2 to dam2) 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 meters and square decameters.
What is a square meter (m2)?
A square meter is a unit of area in the Metric System. The symbol for square meter is m2. There are 100 square meters in a square decameter. A square meter is calculated as the area of a square that has 1 meter on each side. The International spelling for this unit is square metre.
What is a square decameter (dam2)?
A square decameter is a unit of area in the Metric System. The symbol for square decameter is dam2. Commonly a square decameter is referred to as a square dekameter and then the symbol used is dkm2 instead of dam2. There are 0.01 square decameters in a square meter. A square decameter is calculated as the area of a square that has 1 decameter on each side. The International spelling for this unit is square 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 m2 to dam2 is:
dam2 = m2 ÷ 100
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from square meters to square decameters (m2 to dam2).
Square Meter to Square Decameter Conversion Example
Task: Convert 8,500 square meters to square decameters (show work) Formula: m2 ÷ 100 = dam2 Calculations: 8,500 m2 ÷ 100 = 85 dam2 Result: 8,500 m2 is equal to 85 dam2
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from m2 to dam2.
Square Meters to Square Decameters Conversion Chart
| square meters (m2) | square decameters (dam2) |
|---|---|
| 1 m2 | 0.01 dam2 |
| 2 m2 | 0.02 dam2 |
| 3 m2 | 0.03 dam2 |
| 4 m2 | 0.04 dam2 |
| 5 m2 | 0.05 dam2 |
| 6 m2 | 0.06 dam2 |
| 7 m2 | 0.07 dam2 |
| 8 m2 | 0.08 dam2 |
| 9 m2 | 0.09 dam2 |
| 10 m2 | 0.1 dam2 |
| 20 m2 | 0.2 dam2 |
| 30 m2 | 0.3 dam2 |
| 40 m2 | 0.4 dam2 |
| 50 m2 | 0.5 dam2 |
| 75 m2 | 0.75 dam2 |
| 100 m2 | 1 dam2 |
| 250 m2 | 2.5 dam2 |
| 500 m2 | 5 dam2 |
| 750 m2 | 7.5 dam2 |
| 1,000 m2 | 10 dam2 |
| 2,500 m2 | 25 dam2 |
| 5,000 m2 | 50 dam2 |
| 7,500 m2 | 75 dam2 |
| 10,000 m2 | 100 dam2 |
| 25,000 m2 | 250 dam2 |
| 50,000 m2 | 500 dam2 |
| 75,000 m2 | 750 dam2 |
| 100,000 m2 | 1,000 dam2 |
| 250,000 m2 | 2,500 dam2 |
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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