Online calculator to convert feet to decameters (ft to dam) 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 feet and decameters.
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 32.80839895 feet in a decameter.
What is a decameter (dam)?
A decameter is a unit of Length or Distance in the Metric System. The symbol for decameter is dam. Commonly a decameter is referred to as a dekameter and then the symbol used is dkm instead of dam. There are 0.03048 decameters in a foot. The International spelling for this unit is decametre.
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 feet to dam is:
dam = ft x 0.03048
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from feet to decameters (ft to dam).
Feet to Decameter Conversion Example
Task: Convert 7,500 feet to decameters (show work) Formula: ft x 0.03048 = dam Calculations: 7,500 ft x 0.03048 = 228.6 dam Result: 7,500 ft is equal to 228.6 dam
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from feet to dam.
Feet to Decameters Conversion Chart
| feet (ft) | decameters (dam) |
|---|---|
| 1 feet | 0.03048 dam |
| 2 feet | 0.06096 dam |
| 3 feet | 0.09144 dam |
| 4 feet | 0.12192 dam |
| 5 feet | 0.1524 dam |
| 6 feet | 0.18288 dam |
| 7 feet | 0.21336 dam |
| 8 feet | 0.24384 dam |
| 9 feet | 0.27432 dam |
| 10 feet | 0.3048 dam |
| 20 feet | 0.6096 dam |
| 30 feet | 0.9144 dam |
| 40 feet | 1.2192 dam |
| 50 feet | 1.524 dam |
| 75 feet | 2.286 dam |
| 100 feet | 3.048 dam |
| 250 feet | 7.62 dam |
| 500 feet | 15.24 dam |
| 750 feet | 22.86 dam |
| 1,000 feet | 30.48 dam |
| 2,500 feet | 76.2 dam |
| 5,000 feet | 152.4 dam |
| 7,500 feet | 228.6 dam |
| 10,000 feet | 304.8 dam |
| 25,000 feet | 762 dam |
| 50,000 feet | 1,524 dam |
| 75,000 feet | 2,286 dam |
| 100,000 feet | 3,048 dam |
| 250,000 feet | 7,620 dam |
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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