Online calculator to convert decimeters to centimeters (dm to cm) 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 decimeters and centimeters.
What is a decimeter (dm)?
A decimeter is a unit of Length or Distance in the Metric System. The symbol for decimeter is dm. There are 0.1 decimeters in a centimeter. The International spelling for this unit is decimetre.
What is a centimeter (cm)?
A centimeter is a unit of Length or Distance in the Metric System. The symbol for centimeter is cm. There are 10 centimeters in a decimeter. The International spelling for this unit is centimetre.
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 dm to cm is:
cm = dm x 10
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from decimeters to centimeters (dm to cm).
Decimeter to Centimeter Conversion Example
Task: Convert 53 decimeters to centimeters (show work) Formula: dm x 10 = cm Calculations: 53 dm x 10 = 530 cm Result: 53 dm is equal to 530 cm
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from dm to cm.
Decimeters to Centimeters Conversion Chart
| decimeters (dm) | centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 dm | 10 cm |
| 2 dm | 20 cm |
| 3 dm | 30 cm |
| 4 dm | 40 cm |
| 5 dm | 50 cm |
| 6 dm | 60 cm |
| 7 dm | 70 cm |
| 8 dm | 80 cm |
| 9 dm | 90 cm |
| 10 dm | 100 cm |
| 20 dm | 200 cm |
| 30 dm | 300 cm |
| 40 dm | 400 cm |
| 50 dm | 500 cm |
| 75 dm | 750 cm |
| 100 dm | 1,000 cm |
| 250 dm | 2,500 cm |
| 500 dm | 5,000 cm |
| 750 dm | 7,500 cm |
| 1,000 dm | 10,000 cm |
| 2,500 dm | 25,000 cm |
| 5,000 dm | 50,000 cm |
| 7,500 dm | 75,000 cm |
| 10,000 dm | 100,000 cm |
| 25,000 dm | 250,000 cm |
| 50,000 dm | 500,000 cm |
| 75,000 dm | 750,000 cm |
| 100,000 dm | 1,000,000 cm |
| 250,000 dm | 2,500,000 cm |
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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