Converting from Decimeter (dm) to Meter (m)

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 in situations where measurements are smaller than a meter but larger than a centimeter.

What is Meter (m)

Meter (m) is the base unit of length in the metric system. It is equal to 100 centimeters or 1000 millimeters. Meters are typically used for measuring longer distances like the height of a building or the length of a road.

Conversion Formulas

To convert from decimeters to meters, you simply divide the number of decimeters by 10.

• 1 dm = 0.1 m
• 8 dm = 0.8 m
• 15 dm = 1.5 m
• 6 dm = 0.6 m

To convert from meters to decimeters, you multiply the number of meters by 10.

• 1 m = 10 dm
• 8 m = 80 dm
• 15 m = 150 dm
• 6 m = 60 dm

Examples

1. Convert 12 decimeters to meters:

   • 12 dm ÷ 10 = 1.2 m

2. Convert 5 meters to decimeters:

   • 5 m × 10 = 50 dm

This page can be used as a reference for converting between decimeters and meters easily.