Dekameter to Decimeter Converter (dam to dm)

How to convert dekameters to decimeters

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

decimeters = dekameters × 100
decimeters = dekameters ÷ 0.01

Example: convert 15 dam to dm: 15 × 100 = 1,500 dm.

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)

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)

Frequently asked questions

How many decimeters are in a dekameter?

There are 100 decimeters in 1 dekameter (dam).

How many dekameters are in a decimeter?

1 decimeter (dm) equals 0.01 dekameters.

How do I convert dekameters to decimeters?

Multiply the length in dekameters by 100. For example, 15 dam × 100 = 1,500 dm.

How do I convert decimeters to dekameters?

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