Kilometer to Decimeter Converter (km to dm)

How to convert kilometers to decimeters

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

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

Example: convert 15 km to dm: 15 × 10,000 = 150,000 dm.

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)

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 kilometer?

There are 10,000 decimeters in 1 kilometer (km).

How many kilometers are in a decimeter?

1 decimeter (dm) equals 0.0001 kilometers.

How do I convert kilometers to decimeters?

Multiply the length in kilometers by 10,000. For example, 15 km × 10,000 = 150,000 dm.

How do I convert decimeters to kilometers?

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