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Convert Kilometers to Decameters

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

Kilometers
km
Decameters
0.00dam

How to Convert Kilometers to Decameters

1 km = 100 dam

1 dam = 0.01 km

Example: convert 10 km to dam: 10 km = 10 × 100 km = 1000 km

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

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 to Decameters Conversion Table

KilometersDecameters
0.01 km1 dam
0.1 km10 dam
1 km100 dam
2 km200 dam
3 km300 dam
5 km500 dam
10 km1000 dam
20 km2000 dam
50 km5000 dam
100 km10000 dam
1000 km100000 dam

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