Online calculator to convert decimeters to nautical miles (dm to nmi) 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 nautical miles.
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 18,520 decimeters in a nautical mile. The International spelling for this unit is decimetre.
What is a nautical mile (M, NM, or nmi)?
A nautical mile is a non-SI unit of Length or Distance. A nautical mile is based on the circumference of the Earth and is used by sea and air navigators. It is approximately one minute of arc measured along any meridian. The symbol for nautical mile is M or NM or nmi. There are 0.000054 nautical miles 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 nautical miles is:
nautical miles = dm ÷ 18,520
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from decimeters to nautical miles (dm to nmi).
Decimeter to Nautical Mile Conversion Example
Task: Convert 25,000 decimeters to nautical miles (show work) Formula: dm ÷ 18,520 = nautical miles Calculations: 25,000 dm ÷ 18,520 = 1.34989201 nautical miles Result: 25,000 dm is equal to 1.34989201 nautical miles
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from dm to nautical miles.
Decimeters to Nautical Miles Conversion Chart
| decimeters (dm) | nautical miles (nmi) |
|---|---|
| 1 dm | 0.000054 nmi |
| 2 dm | 0.00010799 nmi |
| 3 dm | 0.00016199 nmi |
| 4 dm | 0.00021598 nmi |
| 5 dm | 0.00026998 nmi |
| 6 dm | 0.00032397 nmi |
| 7 dm | 0.00037797 nmi |
| 8 dm | 0.00043197 nmi |
| 9 dm | 0.00048596 nmi |
| 10 dm | 0.00053996 nmi |
| 20 dm | 0.00107991 nmi |
| 30 dm | 0.00161987 nmi |
| 40 dm | 0.00215983 nmi |
| 50 dm | 0.00269978 nmi |
| 75 dm | 0.00404968 nmi |
| 100 dm | 0.00539957 nmi |
| 250 dm | 0.01349892 nmi |
| 500 dm | 0.02699784 nmi |
| 750 dm | 0.04049676 nmi |
| 1,000 dm | 0.05399568 nmi |
| 2,500 dm | 0.1349892 nmi |
| 5,000 dm | 0.2699784 nmi |
| 7,500 dm | 0.4049676 nmi |
| 10,000 dm | 0.5399568 nmi |
| 25,000 dm | 1.34989201 nmi |
| 50,000 dm | 2.69978402 nmi |
| 75,000 dm | 4.04967603 nmi |
| 100,000 dm | 5.39956803 nmi |
| 250,000 dm | 13.49892009 nmi |
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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