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Convert Decimeters to Centimeters

Please provide values below to convert Decimeters [dm] to Centimeters [cm].

Decimeters
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Centimeters
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How to Convert Decimeters to Centimeters

1 dm = 10 cm

1 cm = 0.09999999999999999 dm

Example: convert 10 dm to cm: 10 dm = 10 × 10 dm = 100 dm

Decimeters

Definition: A decimeter (dm) is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 1/10 of a meter or 10 centimeters.

History: The decimeter was introduced as part of the metric system in the late 18th century but is less commonly used in everyday measurements compared to centimeters and meters.

Centimeters

Definition: A centimeter (cm) is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI), defined as 1/100 meters.

History: The centimeter is derived from the SI unit meter, with the prefix "centi-" indicating one hundredth of a meter. It was introduced with the metric system during the French Revolution to create a decimal-based system for easier conversions.

Decimeters to Centimeters Conversion Table

DecimetersCentimeters
0.01 dm0.1 cm
0.1 dm1 cm
1 dm10 cm
2 dm20 cm
3 dm30 cm
5 dm50 cm
10 dm100 cm
20 dm200 cm
50 dm500 cm
100 dm1000 cm
1000 dm10000 cm

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