Foot to Dekameter Converter (ft to dam)

How to convert feet to dekameters

1 foot is equal to 0.03048 dekameters, and 1 dekameter is equal to 32.80839895 feet. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:

dekameters = feet × 0.03048
dekameters = feet ÷ 32.80839895

Example: convert 15 ft to dam: 15 × 0.03048 = 0.4572 dam.

The international foot is exactly 0.3048 m, or 12 inches. It's used in the US and UK for height, building dimensions and aircraft altitude.

Symbol: ft · 1 ft = 0.3048 m · Category: Imperial & US customary

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 foot?

There are 0.03048 dekameters in 1 foot (ft).

How many feet are in a dekameter?

1 dekameter (dam) equals 32.80839895 feet.

How do I convert feet to dekameters?

Multiply the length in feet by 0.03048. For example, 15 ft × 0.03048 = 0.4572 dam.

How do I convert dekameters to feet?

Divide the length in dekameters by 0.03048, or multiply it by 32.80839895. You can also use the Dekameter to Foot converter.