Converting from Decimeter (dm) to Kilometer (km)

What is Decimeter (dm)

Decimeter (dm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-tenth of a meter. It is commonly used for measuring smaller distances.

What is Kilometer (km)

Kilometer (km) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters. It is commonly used for measuring longer distances, such as the length of roads or the distance between cities.

Conversion Formulas

To convert from decimeters to kilometers, you can use the following formulas:

• To convert from dm to km: divide the length in decimeters by 10000
• To convert from km to dm: multiply the length in kilometers by 10000

Examples

• 8 dm is equal to 0.0008 km
• 8 km is equal to 80000 dm
• 10 dm is equal to 0.001 km
• 10 km is equal to 100000 dm
• 12 dm is equal to 0.0012 km
• 12 km is equal to 120000 dm

This page can be used as a reference for converting lengths from decimeters to kilometers, and vice versa.