Convert decimeter to kilometer
Please provide values below to convert decimeter [dm] to kilometer [km], or Convert kilometer to decimeter.
1 dm = 0.0001 km. To convert decimeter to kilometer, multiply the value by 0.0001; to go the other way, divide by it (1 km = 10000 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 = 0.0001 km
- 1 km = 10000 dm
- 10 dm = 0.001 km
- 100 dm = 0.01 km
How to Convert Decimeter to Kilometer
1 dm = 0.0001 km
Example: convert 15 dm to km:
15 dm = 15 × 0.0001 km = 0.0015 km
Decimeter to Kilometer Conversion Table
| decimeter | kilometer |
|---|---|
| 1 dm | 0.0001 km |
| 2 dm | 0.0002 km |
| 3 dm | 0.0003 km |
| 5 dm | 0.0005 km |
| 10 dm | 0.001 km |
| 20 dm | 0.002 km |
| 50 dm | 0.005 km |
| 100 dm | 0.01 km |
| 500 dm | 0.05 km |
| 1000 dm | 0.1 km |
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.
Kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.
History/Origin
The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "khilioi" (thousand) and "metron" (measure). The kilometer was first defined as part of the metric system in France in 1795.
Current Use
The kilometer is the most widely used unit of distance for road signs and travel distances in the world, with the notable exceptions of the United States and the United Kingdom.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 decimeter in kilometer?
1 decimeter (dm) = 0.0001 kilometer (km).
How do you convert decimeter to kilometer?
Multiply the decimeter value by 0.0001. For example, 25 dm × 0.0001 = 0.0025 km.
What is 10 decimeter in kilometer?
10 dm = 0.001 km.
Which unit is larger, the decimeter or the kilometer?
The kilometer is the larger unit: 1 dm equals only 0.0001 km.