Decameter to Centimeter Conversion (dm to cm)

How Many Centimeter in a Decameter?

There are 1000 centimeter in a decameter.
1 Decameter is equal to 1000 Centimeter.
1 dm = 1000 cm

Decameter to Centimeter Conversions

Decameter Definition

It is a metric unit of distance or length. Decameter is equal to 10 meters, or 10,000 centimeters. It is less commonly used unit of SI comparing to meter or millimeter. The name "decameter" is derived from Latin words "deca" (meaning ten of something) and "meter". Dkm or dm are the symbols for this unit.

Centimeter Definition

Centimeter is considered a common unit of length used in SI. It is equivalent to 10 millimeters or 1/100^th (10^-2) of a meter. Years ago it was a basic unit in formerly used CGS (centimeter-gram-second) unit system, but in modern times the role of basic unit of length is played by meter. The symbol of centimeter is cm.

About dm to cm Converter

This is a very easy to use decameter to centimeter converter. First of all just type the decameter (dm) value in the text field of the conversion form to start converting dm to cm, then select the decimals value and finally hit convert button if auto calculation didn't work. Centimeter value will be converted automatically as you type.

The decimals value is the number of digits to be calculated or rounded of the result of decameter to centimeter conversion.

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