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Convert Decameters to Kilometers

Please provide values below to convert Decameters [dam] to Kilometers [km].

Decameters
dam
Kilometers
0.00km

How to Convert Decameters to Kilometers

1 dam = 0.01 km

1 km = 100 dam

Example: convert 10 dam to km: 10 dam = 10 × 0.01 dam = 0.1 dam

Decameters

Definition: A decameter (dam) is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10 meters.

History: The decameter was introduced with the metric system, though it is not widely used in everyday life. It can sometimes be found in geodesy, surveying, and meteorology for measuring precipitation levels.

Kilometers

Definition: A kilometer (km) is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 1,000 meters.

History: The kilometer was introduced as part of the metric system in the late 18th century in France to provide a standardized unit for long distances. Today, it is widely used for measuring geographical distances worldwide.

Decameters to Kilometers Conversion Table

DecametersKilometers
0.01 dam0.0001 km
0.1 dam0.001 km
1 dam0.01 km
2 dam0.02 km
3 dam0.03 km
5 dam0.05 km
10 dam0.1 km
20 dam0.2 km
50 dam0.5 km
100 dam1 km
1000 dam10 km

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