Convert Dm To Cm - Conversion Of Measurement Units

Convert decimetre to centimetre

dm

cm

More information from the unit converter

How many dm in 1 cm? The answer is 0.1. We assume you are converting between decimetre and centimetre. You can view more details on each measurement unit: dm or cm The SI base unit for length is the metre. 1 metre is equal to 10 dm, or 100 cm. Note that rounding errors may occur, so always check the results. Use this page to learn how to convert between decimeters and centimetres. Type in your own numbers in the form to convert the units!

Quick conversion chart of dm to cm

1 dm to cm = 10 cm

5 dm to cm = 50 cm

10 dm to cm = 100 cm

15 dm to cm = 150 cm

20 dm to cm = 200 cm

25 dm to cm = 250 cm

30 dm to cm = 300 cm

40 dm to cm = 400 cm

50 dm to cm = 500 cm

Want other units?

You can do the reverse unit conversion from cm to dm, or enter any two units below:

Enter two units to convert

From:

To:

Common length conversions

• dm to fuss
• dm to metro
• dm to ch'ih
• dm to shackle
• dm to klick
• dm to nail
• dm to caliber
• dm to megalight-year
• dm to micrometer
• dm to hand

Definition: Decimeter

A decimetre (US: decimeter; symbol: dm) is a measurement of length, measuring 10 centimetres or one-tenth of a metre.

Definition: Centimeter

A centimetre (American spelling centimeter, symbol cm) is a unit of length that is equal to one hundreth of a metre, the current SI base unit of length. A centimetre is part of a metric system. It is the base unit in the centimetre-gram-second system of units. A corresponding unit of area is the square centimetre. A corresponding unit of volume is the cubic centimetre. The centimetre is a now a non-standard factor, in that factors of 103 are often preferred. However, it is practical unit of length for many everyday measurements. A centimetre is approximately the width of the fingernail of an adult person.

Metric conversions and more

ConvertUnits.com provides an online conversion calculator for all types of measurement units. You can find metric conversion tables for SI units, as well as English units, currency, and other data. Type in unit symbols, abbreviations, or full names for units of length, area, mass, pressure, and other types. Examples include mm, inch, 70 kg, 150 lbs, US fluid ounce, 6'3", 10 stone 4, cubic cm, metres squared, grams, moles, feet per second, and many more!

Convert · Metric · Length · Dates · Salary · Chemistry · Forum · Search · Privacy · Bibliography · Contact © 2025 ConvertUnits.com