Online calculator to convert centimeters to decimeters (cm 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 centimeters and decimeters.
What is a centimeter (cm)?
A centimeter is a unit of Length or Distance in the Metric System. The symbol for centimeter is cm. There are 10 centimeters in a decimeter. The International spelling for this unit is centimetre.
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 0.1 decimeters in a centimeter. 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 cm to dm is:
dm = cm ÷ 10
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from centimeters to decimeters (cm to dm).
Centimeter to Decimeter Conversion Example
Task: Convert 24 centimeters to decimeters (show work) Formula: cm ÷ 10 = dm Calculations: 24 cm ÷ 10 = 2.4 dm Result: 24 cm is equal to 2.4 dm
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from cm to dm.
Centimeters to Decimeters Conversion Chart
centimeters (cm) | decimeters (dm) |
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1 cm | 0.1 dm |
2 cm | 0.2 dm |
3 cm | 0.3 dm |
4 cm | 0.4 dm |
5 cm | 0.5 dm |
6 cm | 0.6 dm |
7 cm | 0.7 dm |
8 cm | 0.8 dm |
9 cm | 0.9 dm |
10 cm | 1 dm |
20 cm | 2 dm |
30 cm | 3 dm |
40 cm | 4 dm |
50 cm | 5 dm |
75 cm | 7.5 dm |
100 cm | 10 dm |
250 cm | 25 dm |
500 cm | 50 dm |
750 cm | 75 dm |
1,000 cm | 100 dm |
2,500 cm | 250 dm |
5,000 cm | 500 dm |
7,500 cm | 750 dm |
10,000 cm | 1,000 dm |
25,000 cm | 2,500 dm |
50,000 cm | 5,000 dm |
75,000 cm | 7,500 dm |
100,000 cm | 10,000 dm |
250,000 cm | 25,000 dm |
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