Online calculator to convert decameters to gigameters (dam to Gm) 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 decameters and gigameters.
What is a decameter (dam)?
A decameter is a unit of Length or Distance in the Metric System. The symbol for decameter is dam. Commonly a decameter is referred to as a dekameter and then the symbol used is dkm instead of dam. There are 100,000,000 decameters in a gigameter. The International spelling for this unit is decametre.
What is a gigameter (Gm)?
A gigameter is a unit of Length or Distance in the Metric System. The symbol for gigameter is Gm. There are 0.00000001 gigameters in a decameter. The International spelling for this unit is gigametre.
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 dam to Gm is:
Gm = dam ÷ 100,000,000
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from decameters to gigameters (dam to Gm).
Decameter to Gigameter Conversion Example
Task: Convert 34,000,000 decameters to gigameters (show work) Formula: dam ÷ 100,000,000 = Gm Calculations: 34,000,000 dam ÷ 100,000,000 = 0.34 Gm Result: 34,000,000 dam is equal to 0.34 Gm
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from dam to Gm.
Decameters to Gigameters Conversion Chart
| decameters (dam) | gigameters (Gm) |
|---|---|
| 10 dam | 0.0000001 Gm |
| 20 dam | 0.0000002 Gm |
| 30 dam | 0.0000003 Gm |
| 40 dam | 0.0000004 Gm |
| 50 dam | 0.0000005 Gm |
| 75 dam | 0.00000075 Gm |
| 100 dam | 0.000001 Gm |
| 250 dam | 0.0000025 Gm |
| 500 dam | 0.000005 Gm |
| 750 dam | 0.0000075 Gm |
| 1,000 dam | 0.00001 Gm |
| 2,500 dam | 0.000025 Gm |
| 5,000 dam | 0.00005 Gm |
| 7,500 dam | 0.000075 Gm |
| 10,000 dam | 0.0001 Gm |
| 25,000 dam | 0.00025 Gm |
| 50,000 dam | 0.0005 Gm |
| 75,000 dam | 0.00075 Gm |
| 100,000 dam | 0.001 Gm |
| 250,000 dam | 0.0025 Gm |
| 500,000 dam | 0.005 Gm |
| 750,000 dam | 0.0075 Gm |
| 1,000,000 dam | 0.01 Gm |
| 2,500,000 dam | 0.025 Gm |
| 5,000,000 dam | 0.05 Gm |
| 7,500,000 dam | 0.075 Gm |
| 10,000,000 dam | 0.1 Gm |
| 25,000,000 dam | 0.25 Gm |
| 50,000,000 dam | 0.5 Gm |
Related Units
This table provides a summary of the Length or Distance units within their respective measurement systems.
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| inches | in or " | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| feet | ft or ' | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| yards | yd | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| miles | mi | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| picometers | pm | Metric System |
| nanometers | nm | Metric System |
| micrometers | μm | Metric System |
| millimeters | mm | Metric System |
| centimeters | cm | Metric System |
| decimeters | dm | Metric System |
| meters | m | Metric System |
| decameters | dam or dkm | Metric System |
| hectometers | hm | Metric System |
| kilometers | km | Metric System |
| megameters | Mm | Metric System |
| gigameters | Gm | Metric System |
| nautical miles | M or NM or nmi | Non-SI (International) |
| angstroms | Å | Non-SI (International) |
| rods | rod | Non-SI (International) |
Note: For Length and Distance conversions, US Customary Units and the Imperial System are equivalent.
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