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Convert Decimeters to Decameters

Please provide values below to convert Decimeters [dm] to Decameters [dam].

Decimeters
dm
Decameters
0.00dam

How to Convert Decimeters to Decameters

1 dm = 0.01 dam

1 dam = 100 dm

Example: convert 10 dm to dam: 10 dm = 10 × 0.01 dm = 0.1 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.

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.

Decimeters to Decameters Conversion Table

DecimetersDecameters
0.01 dm0.0001 dam
0.1 dm0.001 dam
1 dm0.01 dam
2 dm0.02 dam
3 dm0.03 dam
5 dm0.05 dam
10 dm0.1 dam
20 dm0.2 dam
50 dm0.5 dam
100 dm1 dam
1000 dm10 dam

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