Converting from Meter (m) to Decimeter (dm)

What is Meter (m)

Meter (m) is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). It is used to measure distances or lengths and is equal to 100 centimeters.

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 various fields for measuring smaller lengths.

Conversion Formulas

• To convert from meters to decimeters: multiply the length in meters by 10.
• To convert from decimeters to meters: divide the length in decimeters by 10.

Examples

• 6 meters (m) is equal to 60 decimeters (dm) (6 m * 10 = 60 dm).
• 13 meters (m) is equal to 130 decimeters (dm) (13 m * 10 = 130 dm).
• 10 decimeters (dm) is equal to 1 meter (m) (10 dm / 10 = 1 m).

Use this page to perform converting from Meter (m) to Decimeter (dm).