Online calculator to convert meters to decameters (m 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 meters and decameters.
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 10 meters in a decameter. The International spelling for this unit is metre.
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 0.1 decameters in a meter. 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 m to dam is:
dam = m ÷ 10
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from meters to decameters (m to dam).
Meter to Decameter Conversion Example
Task: Convert 350 meters to decameters (show work) Formula: m ÷ 10 = dam Calculations: 350 m ÷ 10 = 35 dam Result: 350 m is equal to 35 dam
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from meters to dam.
Meters to Decameters Conversion Chart
| meters (m) | decameters (dam) |
|---|---|
| 1 m | 0.1 dam |
| 2 m | 0.2 dam |
| 3 m | 0.3 dam |
| 4 m | 0.4 dam |
| 5 m | 0.5 dam |
| 6 m | 0.6 dam |
| 7 m | 0.7 dam |
| 8 m | 0.8 dam |
| 9 m | 0.9 dam |
| 10 m | 1 dam |
| 20 m | 2 dam |
| 30 m | 3 dam |
| 40 m | 4 dam |
| 50 m | 5 dam |
| 75 m | 7.5 dam |
| 100 m | 10 dam |
| 250 m | 25 dam |
| 500 m | 50 dam |
| 750 m | 75 dam |
| 1,000 m | 100 dam |
| 2,500 m | 250 dam |
| 5,000 m | 500 dam |
| 7,500 m | 750 dam |
| 10,000 m | 1,000 dam |
| 25,000 m | 2,500 dam |
| 50,000 m | 5,000 dam |
| 75,000 m | 7,500 dam |
| 100,000 m | 10,000 dam |
| 250,000 m | 25,000 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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