Online calculator to convert decameters to miles (dam to mi) 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 miles.
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 160.9344 decameters in a mile. The International spelling for this unit is decametre.
What is a mile (mi)?
A mile is a unit of Length or Distance in both US Customary Units as well as the Imperial System. The symbol for mile is mi. There are 0.00621371 miles in a decameter.
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 miles is:
mi = dam ÷ 160.9344
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from decameters to miles (dam to mi).
Decameter to Mile Conversion Example
Task: Convert 750 decameters to miles (show work) Formula: dam ÷ 160.93442 = mi Calculations: 750 dam ÷ 160.9344 = 4.66028394 mi Result: 750 dam is equal to 4.66028394 mi
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from dam to miles.
Decameters to Miles Conversion Chart
| decameters (dam) | miles (mi) |
|---|---|
| 1 dam | 0.00621371 miles |
| 2 dam | 0.01242742 miles |
| 3 dam | 0.01864114 miles |
| 4 dam | 0.02485485 miles |
| 5 dam | 0.03106856 miles |
| 6 dam | 0.03728227 miles |
| 7 dam | 0.04349598 miles |
| 8 dam | 0.0497097 miles |
| 9 dam | 0.05592341 miles |
| 10 dam | 0.06213712 miles |
| 20 dam | 0.12427424 miles |
| 30 dam | 0.18641136 miles |
| 40 dam | 0.24854848 miles |
| 50 dam | 0.3106856 miles |
| 75 dam | 0.46602839 miles |
| 100 dam | 0.62137119 miles |
| 250 dam | 1.55342798 miles |
| 500 dam | 3.10685596 miles |
| 750 dam | 4.66028394 miles |
| 1,000 dam | 6.21371192 miles |
| 2,500 dam | 15.53427981 miles |
| 5,000 dam | 31.06855961 miles |
| 7,500 dam | 46.60283942 miles |
| 10,000 dam | 62.13711922 miles |
| 25,000 dam | 155.34279806 miles |
| 50,000 dam | 310.68559612 miles |
| 75,000 dam | 466.02839418 miles |
| 100,000 dam | 621.37119224 miles |
| 250,000 dam | 1,553.42798059 miles |
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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