Convert kilometer to dekameter
Please provide values below to convert kilometer [km] to dekameter [dam], or Convert dekameter to kilometer.
1 km = 100 dam. To convert kilometer to dekameter, multiply the value by 100; to go the other way, divide by it (1 dam = 0.01 km). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 km = 100 dam
- 1 dam = 0.01 km
- 10 km = 1000 dam
- 100 km = 10000 dam
How to Convert Kilometer to Dekameter
1 km = 100 dam
Example: convert 15 km to dam:
15 km = 15 × 100 dam = 1500 dam
Kilometer to Dekameter Conversion Table
| kilometer | dekameter |
|---|---|
| 1 km | 100 dam |
| 2 km | 200 dam |
| 3 km | 300 dam |
| 5 km | 500 dam |
| 10 km | 1000 dam |
| 20 km | 2000 dam |
| 50 km | 5000 dam |
| 100 km | 10000 dam |
| 500 km | 50000 dam |
| 1000 km | 100000 dam |
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.
Dekameter
A dekameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "deka-" from the Greek "deka" meaning ten, was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The dekameter is rarely used in practice. It is sometimes used in meteorology to measure altitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilometer in dekameter?
1 kilometer (km) = 100 dekameter (dam).
How do you convert kilometer to dekameter?
Multiply the kilometer value by 100. For example, 25 km × 100 = 2500 dam.
What is 10 kilometer in dekameter?
10 km = 1000 dam.
Which unit is larger, the kilometer or the dekameter?
The kilometer is the larger unit: 1 km = 100 dam.