Online calculator to convert square millimeters to square decimeters (mm2 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 millimeters and square decimeters.
What is a square millimeter (mm2)?
A square millimeter is a unit of area in the Metric System. The symbol for square millimeter is mm2. There are 10,000 square millimeters in a square decimeter. A square millimeter is calculated as the area of a square that has 1 millimeter on each side. The International spelling for this unit is square millimetre.
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 0.0001 square decimeters in a square millimeter. 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 mm2 to dm2 is:
dm2 = mm2 ÷ 10,000
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from square millimeters to square decimeters (mm2 to dm2).
Square Millimeter to Square Decimeter Conversion Example
Task: Convert 25,000 square millimeters to square decimeters (show work) Formula: mm2 ÷ 10,000 = dm2 Calculations: 25,000 mm2 ÷ 10,000 = 2.5 dm2 Result: 25,000 mm2 is equal to 2.5 dm2
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from mm2 to dm2.
Square Millimeters to Square Decimeters Conversion Chart
| square millimeters (mm2) | square decimeters (dm2) |
|---|---|
| 1 mm2 | 0.0001 dm2 |
| 2 mm2 | 0.0002 dm2 |
| 3 mm2 | 0.0003 dm2 |
| 4 mm2 | 0.0004 dm2 |
| 5 mm2 | 0.0005 dm2 |
| 6 mm2 | 0.0006 dm2 |
| 7 mm2 | 0.0007 dm2 |
| 8 mm2 | 0.0008 dm2 |
| 9 mm2 | 0.0009 dm2 |
| 10 mm2 | 0.001 dm2 |
| 20 mm2 | 0.002 dm2 |
| 30 mm2 | 0.003 dm2 |
| 40 mm2 | 0.004 dm2 |
| 50 mm2 | 0.005 dm2 |
| 75 mm2 | 0.0075 dm2 |
| 100 mm2 | 0.01 dm2 |
| 250 mm2 | 0.025 dm2 |
| 500 mm2 | 0.05 dm2 |
| 750 mm2 | 0.075 dm2 |
| 1,000 mm2 | 0.1 dm2 |
| 2,500 mm2 | 0.25 dm2 |
| 5,000 mm2 | 0.5 dm2 |
| 7,500 mm2 | 0.75 dm2 |
| 10,000 mm2 | 1 dm2 |
| 25,000 mm2 | 2.5 dm2 |
| 50,000 mm2 | 5 dm2 |
| 75,000 mm2 | 7.5 dm2 |
| 100,000 mm2 | 10 dm2 |
| 250,000 mm2 | 25 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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