Online calculator to convert decimeters to feet (dm to ft) 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 feet.
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 3.048 decimeters in a foot. The International spelling for this unit is decimetre.
What is a foot (ft)?
A foot is a unit of Length or Distance in both US Customary Units as well as the Imperial System. The symbol for foot is ft or '. There are 0.32808399 feet in a decimeter.
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 feet is:
ft = dm ÷ 3.048
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from decimeters to feet (dm to ft).
Decimeter to Feet Conversion Example
Task: Convert 8 decimeters to feet (show work) Formula: dm ÷ 3.048 = ft Calculations: 8 dm ÷ 3.048 = 2.62467192 ft Result: 8 dm is equal to 2.62467192 ft
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from dm to feet.
Decimeters to Feet Conversion Chart
| decimeters (dm) | feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 dm | 0.32808399 feet |
| 2 dm | 0.65616798 feet |
| 3 dm | 0.98425197 feet |
| 4 dm | 1.31233596 feet |
| 5 dm | 1.64041995 feet |
| 6 dm | 1.96850394 feet |
| 7 dm | 2.29658793 feet |
| 8 dm | 2.62467192 feet |
| 9 dm | 2.95275591 feet |
| 10 dm | 3.2808399 feet |
| 20 dm | 6.56167979 feet |
| 30 dm | 9.84251969 feet |
| 40 dm | 13.12335958 feet |
| 50 dm | 16.40419948 feet |
| 75 dm | 24.60629921 feet |
| 100 dm | 32.80839895 feet |
| 250 dm | 82.02099738 feet |
| 500 dm | 164.04199475 feet |
| 750 dm | 246.06299213 feet |
| 1,000 dm | 328.0839895 feet |
| 2,500 dm | 820.20997375 feet |
| 5,000 dm | 1,640.41994751 feet |
| 7,500 dm | 2,460.62992126 feet |
| 10,000 dm | 3,280.83989501 feet |
| 25,000 dm | 8,202.09973753 feet |
| 50,000 dm | 16,404.19947507 feet |
| 75,000 dm | 24,606.2992126 feet |
| 100,000 dm | 32,808.39895013 feet |
| 250,000 dm | 82,020.99737533 feet |
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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