Decimeter to Dekameter Converter (dm to dam)

How to convert decimeters to dekameters

1 decimeter is equal to 0.01 dekameters, and 1 dekameter is equal to 100 decimeters. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:

dekameters = decimeters × 0.01
dekameters = decimeters ÷ 100

Example: convert 15 dm to dam: 15 × 0.01 = 0.15 dam.

A decimeter is one tenth of a meter (10 cm). A cube one decimeter on each side holds exactly one liter.

Symbol: dm · 1 dm = 0.1 m · Category: Metric (SI)

A dekameter (also spelled decameter) is 10 meters. It's an SI unit that is seldom used in practice, apart from some sports and forestry measurements.

Symbol: dam · 1 dam = 10 m · Category: Metric (SI)

Frequently asked questions

How many dekameters are in a decimeter?

There are 0.01 dekameters in 1 decimeter (dm).

How many decimeters are in a dekameter?

1 dekameter (dam) equals 100 decimeters.

How do I convert decimeters to dekameters?

Multiply the length in decimeters by 0.01. For example, 15 dm × 0.01 = 0.15 dam.

How do I convert dekameters to decimeters?

Divide the length in dekameters by 0.01, or multiply it by 100. You can also use the Dekameter to Decimeter converter.