Convert decimeter to foot
Please provide values below to convert decimeter [dm] to foot [ft], or Convert foot to decimeter.
1 dm = 0.328083989501 ft. To convert decimeter to foot, multiply the value by 0.328083989501; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft = 3.048 dm). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 dm = 0.328083989501 ft
- 1 ft = 3.048 dm
- 10 dm = 3.28083989501 ft
- 100 dm = 32.8083989501 ft
How to Convert Decimeter to Foot
1 dm = 0.328083989501312 ft
Example: convert 15 dm to ft:
15 dm = 15 × 0.328083989501312 ft = 4.92125984251969 ft
Decimeter to Foot Conversion Table
| decimeter | foot |
|---|---|
| 1 dm | 0.328083989501 ft |
| 2 dm | 0.656167979003 ft |
| 3 dm | 0.984251968504 ft |
| 5 dm | 1.64041994751 ft |
| 10 dm | 3.28083989501 ft |
| 20 dm | 6.56167979003 ft |
| 50 dm | 16.4041994751 ft |
| 100 dm | 32.8083989501 ft |
| 500 dm | 164.041994751 ft |
| 1000 dm | 328.083989501 ft |
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.
Foot
A foot is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. A foot was defined as exactly 0.3048 meters in 1959. One foot contains 12 inches, and one yard is comprised of three feet.
History/Origin
The foot has been used as a unit of measurement in many different cultures, including Ancient Greece and Rome, and the length has varied from country to country and even from city to city. The name is said to be based on the average length of a man's foot.
Current Use
The foot is a primary unit of length in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada for many everyday applications. In the US, feet and inches are commonly used to measure height, shorter distances, field length (sometimes in the form of yards), etc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 decimeter in foot?
1 decimeter (dm) = 0.328083989501 foot (ft).
How do you convert decimeter to foot?
Multiply the decimeter value by 0.328083989501. For example, 25 dm × 0.328083989501 = 8.20209973753 ft.
What is 10 decimeter in foot?
10 dm = 3.28083989501 ft.
Which unit is larger, the decimeter or the foot?
The foot is the larger unit: 1 dm equals only 0.328083989501 ft.