Decimeter to Kilometer Converter (dm to km)

How to convert decimeters to kilometers

1 decimeter is equal to 0.0001 kilometers, and 1 kilometer is equal to 10,000 decimeters. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:

kilometers = decimeters × 0.0001
kilometers = decimeters ÷ 10,000

Example: convert 15 dm to km: 15 × 0.0001 = 0.0015 km.

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 kilometer is 1,000 meters. It's the standard unit for distances between places, road signs and running races in most countries.

Symbol: km · 1 km = 1,000 m · Category: Metric (SI)

Frequently asked questions

How many kilometers are in a decimeter?

There are 0.0001 kilometers in 1 decimeter (dm).

How many decimeters are in a kilometer?

1 kilometer (km) equals 10,000 decimeters.

How do I convert decimeters to kilometers?

Multiply the length in decimeters by 0.0001. For example, 15 dm × 0.0001 = 0.0015 km.

How do I convert kilometers to decimeters?

Divide the length in kilometers by 0.0001, or multiply it by 10,000. You can also use the Kilometer to Decimeter converter.