Convert foot to decimeter
Please provide values below to convert foot [ft] to decimeter [dm], or Convert decimeter to foot.
1 ft = 3.048 dm. To convert foot to decimeter, multiply the value by 3.048; to go the other way, divide by it (1 dm = 0.328083989501 ft). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 ft = 3.048 dm
- 1 dm = 0.328083989501 ft
- 10 ft = 30.48 dm
- 100 ft = 304.8 dm
How to Convert Foot to Decimeter
1 ft = 3.048 dm
Example: convert 15 ft to dm:
15 ft = 15 × 3.048 dm = 45.72 dm
Foot to Decimeter Conversion Table
| foot | decimeter |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 3.048 dm |
| 2 ft | 6.096 dm |
| 3 ft | 9.144 dm |
| 5 ft | 15.24 dm |
| 10 ft | 30.48 dm |
| 20 ft | 60.96 dm |
| 50 ft | 152.4 dm |
| 100 ft | 304.8 dm |
| 500 ft | 1524 dm |
| 1000 ft | 3048 dm |
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.
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 foot in decimeter?
1 foot (ft) = 3.048 decimeter (dm).
How do you convert foot to decimeter?
Multiply the foot value by 3.048. For example, 25 ft × 3.048 = 76.2 dm.
What is 10 foot in decimeter?
10 ft = 30.48 dm.
Which unit is larger, the foot or the decimeter?
The foot is the larger unit: 1 ft = 3.048 dm.