Online calculator to convert meters to decimeters (m to dm) 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 decimeters.
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.
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.
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 dm is:
dm = m x 10
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from meters to decimeters (m to dm).
Meter to Decimeter Conversion Example
Task: Convert 8 meters to decimeters (show work) Formula: m x 10 = dm Calculations: 8 m x 10 = 80 dm Result: 8 m is equal to 80 dm
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from m to dm.
Meters to Decimeters Conversion Chart
| meters (m) | decimeters (dm) |
|---|---|
| 1 m | 10 dm |
| 2 m | 20 dm |
| 3 m | 30 dm |
| 4 m | 40 dm |
| 5 m | 50 dm |
| 6 m | 60 dm |
| 7 m | 70 dm |
| 8 m | 80 dm |
| 9 m | 90 dm |
| 10 m | 100 dm |
| 20 m | 200 dm |
| 30 m | 300 dm |
| 40 m | 400 dm |
| 50 m | 500 dm |
| 75 m | 750 dm |
| 100 m | 1,000 dm |
| 250 m | 2,500 dm |
| 500 m | 5,000 dm |
| 750 m | 7,500 dm |
| 1,000 m | 10,000 dm |
| 2,500 m | 25,000 dm |
| 5,000 m | 50,000 dm |
| 7,500 m | 75,000 dm |
| 10,000 m | 100,000 dm |
| 25,000 m | 250,000 dm |
| 50,000 m | 500,000 dm |
| 75,000 m | 750,000 dm |
| 100,000 m | 1,000,000 dm |
| 250,000 m | 2,500,000 dm |
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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