Convert Decimeters to Millimeters

Please provide values below to convert Decimeters [dm] to Millimeters [mm].

Decimeters
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Millimeters
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How to Convert Decimeters to Millimeters

1 dm = 100 mm

1 mm = 0.01 dm

Example: convert 10 dm to mm: 10 dm = 10 × 100 dm = 1000 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.

Millimeters

Definition: A millimeter (mm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a meter (1/1,000 m).

History: The millimeter was introduced with the metric system to provide a precise unit for small measurements, commonly used in engineering, manufacturing, and scientific applications.

Decimeters to Millimeters Conversion Table

DecimetersMillimeters
0.01 dm1 mm
0.1 dm10 mm
1 dm100 mm
2 dm200 mm
3 dm300 mm
5 dm500 mm
10 dm1000 mm
20 dm2000 mm
50 dm5000 mm
100 dm10000 mm
1000 dm100000 mm