Converting from Hectometer (hm) to Decimeter (dm)

What is Hectometer (hm)

Hectometer (hm) is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 100 meters. It is commonly used to measure larger distances such as the length of highways or country borders.

What is Decimeter (dm)

Decimeter (dm) is a unit of length in the metric system equal to one-tenth of a meter. It is often used to measure smaller lengths, such as the height of a person or the width of a book.

Conversion Formulas

• To convert from hectometer to decimeter:
  • Multiply the hectometer value by 1000
  • Formula: 1 (hm) = 1000 (dm)
• To convert from decimeter to hectometer:
  • Divide the decimeter value by 1000
  • Formula: 1 (dm) = 0.001 (hm)

Examples

• 13 hectometers is equal to 13000 decimeters
• 7 decimeters is equal to 0.007 hectometers
• 16 hectometers is equal to 16000 decimeters
• 16 decimeters is equal to 0.016 hectometers

Perform converting from Hectometer (hm) to Decimeter (dm)

Use the conversion formulas mentioned above to easily convert between hectometers and decimeters. Experiment with different values to practice and improve your understanding of the conversion process.