Convert centimeter to decimeter
Please provide values below to convert centimeter [cm] to decimeter [dm], or Convert decimeter to centimeter.
1 cm = 0.1 dm. To convert centimeter to decimeter, multiply the value by 0.1; to go the other way, divide by it (1 dm = 10 cm). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 cm = 0.1 dm
- 1 dm = 10 cm
- 10 cm = 1 dm
- 100 cm = 10 dm
How to Convert Centimeter to Decimeter
1 cm = 0.1 dm
Example: convert 15 cm to dm:
15 cm = 15 × 0.1 dm = 1.5 dm
Centimeter to Decimeter Conversion Table
| centimeter | decimeter |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.1 dm |
| 2 cm | 0.2 dm |
| 3 cm | 0.3 dm |
| 5 cm | 0.5 dm |
| 10 cm | 1 dm |
| 20 cm | 2 dm |
| 50 cm | 5 dm |
| 100 cm | 10 dm |
| 500 cm | 50 dm |
| 1000 cm | 100 dm |
Centimeter
A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "centi-" comes from the Latin word "centum," meaning hundred. The centimeter was part of the original metric system established in France in 1795.
Current Use
The centimeter is a very common unit of measurement for everyday objects and is used in many fields, including science, engineering, and fashion.
Decimeter
A decimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-tenth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "deci-" comes from the Latin word "decimus," meaning tenth. The decimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The decimeter is not as commonly used in everyday life as other metric units like the centimeter or meter, but it is sometimes used in technical and scientific contexts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 centimeter in decimeter?
1 centimeter (cm) = 0.1 decimeter (dm).
How do you convert centimeter to decimeter?
Multiply the centimeter value by 0.1. For example, 25 cm × 0.1 = 2.5 dm.
What is 10 centimeter in decimeter?
10 cm = 1 dm.
Which unit is larger, the centimeter or the decimeter?
The decimeter is the larger unit: 1 cm equals only 0.1 dm.