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Convert Decimeters to Kilometers

Please provide values below to convert Decimeters [dm] to Kilometers [km].

Decimeters
dm
Kilometers
0.00km

How to Convert Decimeters to Kilometers

1 dm = 0.0001 km

1 km = 10000 dm

Example: convert 10 dm to km: 10 dm = 10 × 0.0001 dm = 0.001 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.

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.

Decimeters to Kilometers Conversion Table

DecimetersKilometers
0.01 dm0.000001 km
0.1 dm0.00001 km
1 dm0.0001 km
2 dm0.0002 km
3 dm0.00030000000000000003 km
5 dm0.0005 km
10 dm0.001 km
20 dm0.002 km
50 dm0.005 km
100 dm0.01 km
1000 dm0.1 km

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