Convert decimeter to foot (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert decimeter [dm] to foot (US survey) [ft (US)], or Convert foot (US survey) to decimeter.
1 dm = 0.328083333335 ft (US). To convert decimeter to foot (US survey), multiply the value by 0.328083333335; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft (US) = 3.048006096 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 = 0.328083333335 ft (US)
- 1 ft (US) = 3.048006096 dm
- 10 dm = 3.28083333335 ft (US)
- 100 dm = 32.8083333335 ft (US)
How to Convert Decimeter to Foot (Us Survey)
1 dm = 0.328083333334646 ft (US)
Example: convert 15 dm to ft (US):
15 dm = 15 × 0.328083333334646 ft (US) = 4.92125000001969 ft (US)
Decimeter to Foot (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| decimeter | foot (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 dm | 0.328083333335 ft (US) |
| 2 dm | 0.656166666669 ft (US) |
| 3 dm | 0.984250000004 ft (US) |
| 5 dm | 1.64041666667 ft (US) |
| 10 dm | 3.28083333335 ft (US) |
| 20 dm | 6.56166666669 ft (US) |
| 50 dm | 16.4041666667 ft (US) |
| 100 dm | 32.8083333335 ft (US) |
| 500 dm | 164.041666667 ft (US) |
| 1000 dm | 328.083333335 ft (US) |
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 (Us Survey)
The U.S. survey foot was a unit of length defined as exactly 1200/3937 meters.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey foot was used for land surveying in the United States for most of the 20th century. Its use was officially phased out in 2022 to standardize with the international foot.
Current Use
The U.S. survey foot is now an obsolete unit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 decimeter in foot (US survey)?
1 decimeter (dm) = 0.328083333335 foot (US survey) (ft (US)).
How do you convert decimeter to foot (US survey)?
Multiply the decimeter value by 0.328083333335. For example, 25 dm × 0.328083333335 = 8.20208333337 ft (US).
What is 10 decimeter in foot (US survey)?
10 dm = 3.28083333335 ft (US).
Which unit is larger, the decimeter or the foot (US survey)?
The foot (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 dm equals only 0.328083333335 ft (US).