Online calculator to convert decimeters to meters (dm to m) 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 meters.
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 10 decimeters in a meter. The International spelling for this unit is decimetre.
What is a meter (m)?
A meter is a unit of Length or Distance in the Metric System. The symbol for meter is m. There are 0.1 meters in a decimeter. The International spelling for this unit is metre.
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 m is:
m = dm ÷ 10
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from decimeters to meters (dm to m).
Decimeter to Meter Conversion Example
Task: Convert 58 decimeters to meters (show work) Formula: dm ÷ 10 = m Calculations: 58 dm ÷ 10 = 5.8 m Result: 58 dm is equal to 5.8 m
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from dm to m.
Decimeters to Meters Conversion Chart
| decimeters (dm) | meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 dm | 0.1 m |
| 2 dm | 0.2 m |
| 3 dm | 0.3 m |
| 4 dm | 0.4 m |
| 5 dm | 0.5 m |
| 6 dm | 0.6 m |
| 7 dm | 0.7 m |
| 8 dm | 0.8 m |
| 9 dm | 0.9 m |
| 10 dm | 1 m |
| 20 dm | 2 m |
| 30 dm | 3 m |
| 40 dm | 4 m |
| 50 dm | 5 m |
| 75 dm | 7.5 m |
| 100 dm | 10 m |
| 250 dm | 25 m |
| 500 dm | 50 m |
| 750 dm | 75 m |
| 1,000 dm | 100 m |
| 2,500 dm | 250 m |
| 5,000 dm | 500 m |
| 7,500 dm | 750 m |
| 10,000 dm | 1,000 m |
| 25,000 dm | 2,500 m |
| 50,000 dm | 5,000 m |
| 75,000 dm | 7,500 m |
| 100,000 dm | 10,000 m |
| 250,000 dm | 25,000 m |
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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