Hectometer to Dekameter Converter (hm to dam)

How to convert hectometers to dekameters

1 hectometer is equal to 10 dekameters, and 1 dekameter is equal to 0.1 hectometers. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:

dekameters = hectometers × 10
dekameters = hectometers ÷ 0.1

Example: convert 15 hm to dam: 15 × 10 = 150 dam.

A hectometer is 100 meters. It's rarely used on its own, but a square hectometer is the hectare, the common unit of land area.

Symbol: hm · 1 hm = 100 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 hectometer?

There are 10 dekameters in 1 hectometer (hm).

How many hectometers are in a dekameter?

1 dekameter (dam) equals 0.1 hectometers.

How do I convert hectometers to dekameters?

Multiply the length in hectometers by 10. For example, 15 hm × 10 = 150 dam.

How do I convert dekameters to hectometers?

Divide the length in dekameters by 10, or multiply it by 0.1. You can also use the Dekameter to Hectometer converter.