Converting from Centimeter (cm) to Decimeter (dm)

What is Centimeter (cm)

Centimeter (cm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one hundredth of a meter. It is commonly used for measuring small distances, such as the length of a pencil or the width of a book.

What is Decimeter (dm)

Decimeter (dm) is also a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one tenth of a meter. It is larger than a centimeter but smaller than a meter, commonly used for measuring medium-sized lengths, such as the height of a small piece of furniture.

Conversion Formulas

• To convert from centimeters to decimeters, divide the length in centimeters by 10.
• To convert from decimeters to centimeters, multiply the length in decimeters by 10.

Examples

• 11 cm is equal to 1.1 dm (11 / 10 = 1.1)
• 8 cm is equal to 0.8 dm (8 / 10 = 0.8)
• 16 cm is equal to 1.6 dm (16 / 10 = 1.6)
• 8 dm is equal to 80 cm (8 x 10 = 80)

Now you can use this page to perform converting from Centimeter (cm) to Decimeter (dm) easily.