Converting from Decimeter (dm) to Centimeter (cm)

What is Decimeter (dm)

Decimeter (dm) is a metric unit of length equal to one-tenth of a meter. It is commonly used in measuring small distances.

What is Centimeter (cm)

Centimeter (cm) is another metric unit of length, equal to one hundredth of a meter. It is frequently used for measuring lengths of small objects.

Conversion Formulas

To convert from decimeters (dm) to centimeters (cm), you can use the formula:

Length in cm=Length in dm×10

To convert from centimeters (cm) to decimeters (dm), you can use the formula:

Length in dm=Length in cm×0.1

Examples

• 3 decimeters (dm) is equal to 30 centimeters (cm)
• 8 decimeters (dm) is equal to 80 centimeters (cm)
• 4 decimeters (dm) is equal to 40 centimeters (cm)

Use these conversion formulas to easily convert between decimeters and centimeters.