Online calculator to convert decimeters to hectometers (dm to hm) 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 hectometers.
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 1,000 decimeters in a hectometer. The International spelling for this unit is decimetre.
What is a hectometer (hm)?
A hectometer is a unit of Length or Distance in the Metric System. The symbol for hectometer is hm. There are 0.001 hectometers in a decimeter. The International spelling for this unit is hectometre.
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 hm is:
hm = dm ÷ 1,000
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from decimeters to hectometers (dm to hm).
Decimeter to Hectometer Conversion Example
Task: Convert 750 decimeters to hectometers (show work) Formula: dm ÷ 1,000 = hm Calculations: 750 dm ÷ 1,000 = 0.75 hm Result: 750 dm is equal to 0.75 hm
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from dm to hm.
Decimeters to Hectometers Conversion Chart
| decimeters (dm) | hectometers (hm) |
|---|---|
| 1 dm | 0.001 hm |
| 2 dm | 0.002 hm |
| 3 dm | 0.003 hm |
| 4 dm | 0.004 hm |
| 5 dm | 0.005 hm |
| 6 dm | 0.006 hm |
| 7 dm | 0.007 hm |
| 8 dm | 0.008 hm |
| 9 dm | 0.009 hm |
| 10 dm | 0.01 hm |
| 20 dm | 0.02 hm |
| 30 dm | 0.03 hm |
| 40 dm | 0.04 hm |
| 50 dm | 0.05 hm |
| 75 dm | 0.075 hm |
| 100 dm | 0.1 hm |
| 250 dm | 0.25 hm |
| 500 dm | 0.5 hm |
| 750 dm | 0.75 hm |
| 1,000 dm | 1 hm |
| 2,500 dm | 2.5 hm |
| 5,000 dm | 5 hm |
| 7,500 dm | 7.5 hm |
| 10,000 dm | 10 hm |
| 25,000 dm | 25 hm |
| 50,000 dm | 50 hm |
| 75,000 dm | 75 hm |
| 100,000 dm | 100 hm |
| 250,000 dm | 250 hm |
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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