Online calculator to convert decameters to yards (dam to yd) 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 yards.
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 0.09144 decameters in a yard. The International spelling for this unit is decametre.
What is a yard (yd)?
A yard is a unit of Length or Distance in both US Customary Units as well as the Imperial System. The symbol for yard is yd. There are 10.93613298 yards 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 yards is:
yd = dam ÷ 0.09144
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from decameters to yards (dam to yd).
Decameter to Yards Conversion Example
Task: Convert 5 decameters to yards (show work) Formula: dam ÷ 0.09144 = yd Calculations: 5 dam ÷ 0.09144 = 54.68066492 yd Result: 5 dam is equal to 54.68066492 yd
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from dam to yards.
Decameters to Yards Conversion Chart
| decameters (dam) | yards (yd) |
|---|---|
| 1 dam | 10.93613298 yards |
| 2 dam | 21.87226597 yards |
| 3 dam | 32.80839895 yards |
| 4 dam | 43.74453193 yards |
| 5 dam | 54.68066492 yards |
| 6 dam | 65.6167979 yards |
| 7 dam | 76.55293088 yards |
| 8 dam | 87.48906387 yards |
| 9 dam | 98.42519685 yards |
| 10 dam | 109.36132983 yards |
| 20 dam | 218.72265967 yards |
| 30 dam | 328.0839895 yards |
| 40 dam | 437.44531934 yards |
| 50 dam | 546.80664917 yards |
| 75 dam | 820.20997375 yards |
| 100 dam | 1,093.61329834 yards |
| 250 dam | 2,734.03324584 yards |
| 500 dam | 5,468.06649169 yards |
| 750 dam | 8,202.09973753 yards |
| 1,000 dam | 10,936.13298338 yards |
| 2,500 dam | 27,340.33245844 yards |
| 5,000 dam | 54,680.66491689 yards |
| 7,500 dam | 82,020.99737533 yards |
| 10,000 dam | 109,361.32983377 yards |
| 25,000 dam | 273,403.32458443 yards |
| 50,000 dam | 546,806.64916885 yards |
| 75,000 dam | 820,209.97375328 yards |
| 100,000 dam | 1,093,613.29833771 yards |
| 250,000 dam | 2,734,033.24584427 yards |
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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