Online calculator to convert decameters to hectometers (dam to hm) 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 hectometers.
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 10 decameters in a hectometer. The International spelling for this unit is decametre.
What is a hectometer (hm)?
A hectometer is a unit of Length or Distance in the Metric System. The symbol for hectometer is hm. There are 0.1 hectometers in a decameter. The International spelling for this unit is hectometre.
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 hm is:
hm = dam ÷ 10
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from decameters to hectometers (dam to hm).
Decameter to Hectometer Conversion Example
Task: Convert 750,000 decameters to hectometers (show work) Formula: dam ÷ 10 = hm Calculations: 750,000 dam ÷ 10 = 75,000 hm Result: 750,000 dam is equal to 75,000 hm
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from dam to hm.
Decameters to Hectometers Conversion Chart
| decameters (dam) | hectometers (hm) |
|---|---|
| 1 dam | 0.1 hm |
| 2 dam | 0.2 hm |
| 3 dam | 0.3 hm |
| 4 dam | 0.4 hm |
| 5 dam | 0.5 hm |
| 6 dam | 0.6 hm |
| 7 dam | 0.7 hm |
| 8 dam | 0.8 hm |
| 9 dam | 0.9 hm |
| 10 dam | 1 hm |
| 20 dam | 2 hm |
| 30 dam | 3 hm |
| 40 dam | 4 hm |
| 50 dam | 5 hm |
| 75 dam | 7.5 hm |
| 100 dam | 10 hm |
| 250 dam | 25 hm |
| 500 dam | 50 hm |
| 750 dam | 75 hm |
| 1,000 dam | 100 hm |
| 2,500 dam | 250 hm |
| 5,000 dam | 500 hm |
| 7,500 dam | 750 hm |
| 10,000 dam | 1,000 hm |
| 25,000 dam | 2,500 hm |
| 50,000 dam | 5,000 hm |
| 75,000 dam | 7,500 hm |
| 100,000 dam | 10,000 hm |
| 250,000 dam | 25,000 hm |
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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