Online calculator to convert decameters to nautical miles (dam to nmi) 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 nautical 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 185.2 decameters in a nautical mile. The International spelling for this unit is decametre.
What is a nautical mile (M, NM, or nmi)?
A nautical mile is a non-SI unit of Length or Distance. A nautical mile is based on the circumference of the Earth and is used by sea and air navigators. It is approximately one minute of arc measured along any meridian. The symbol for nautical mile is M or NM or nmi. There are 0.00539957 nautical 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 nautical miles is:
nautical miles = dam ÷ 185.2
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from decameters to nautical miles (dam to nmi).
Decameter to Nautical Mile Conversion Example
Task: Convert 250 decameters to nautical miles (show work) Formula: dam ÷ 185.2 = nautical miles Calculations: 250 dam ÷ 185.2 = 1.34989201 nautical miles Result: 250 dam is equal to 1.34989201 nautical miles
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from dam to nautical miles.
Decameters to Nautical Miles Conversion Chart
| decameters (dam) | nautical miles (nmi) |
|---|---|
| 1 dam | 0.00539957 nmi |
| 2 dam | 0.01079914 nmi |
| 3 dam | 0.0161987 nmi |
| 4 dam | 0.02159827 nmi |
| 5 dam | 0.02699784 nmi |
| 6 dam | 0.03239741 nmi |
| 7 dam | 0.03779698 nmi |
| 8 dam | 0.04319654 nmi |
| 9 dam | 0.04859611 nmi |
| 10 dam | 0.05399568 nmi |
| 20 dam | 0.10799136 nmi |
| 30 dam | 0.16198704 nmi |
| 40 dam | 0.21598272 nmi |
| 50 dam | 0.2699784 nmi |
| 75 dam | 0.4049676 nmi |
| 100 dam | 0.5399568 nmi |
| 250 dam | 1.34989201 nmi |
| 500 dam | 2.69978402 nmi |
| 750 dam | 4.04967603 nmi |
| 1,000 dam | 5.39956803 nmi |
| 2,500 dam | 13.49892009 nmi |
| 5,000 dam | 26.99784017 nmi |
| 7,500 dam | 40.49676026 nmi |
| 10,000 dam | 53.99568035 nmi |
| 25,000 dam | 134.98920086 nmi |
| 50,000 dam | 269.97840173 nmi |
| 75,000 dam | 404.96760259 nmi |
| 100,000 dam | 539.95680346 nmi |
| 250,000 dam | 1,349.89200864 nmi |
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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