Decimeter
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Decimeter Unit Table
A list of units symbol and data.
From dmTo chAll conversion
1 dm0.004970969537898671 ch
2 dm0.009941939075797343 ch
3 dm0.014912908613696017 ch
4 dm0.019883878151594685 ch
5 dm0.024854847689493358 ch
6 dm0.029825817227392033 ch
7 dm0.0347967867652907 ch
8 dm0.03976775630318937 ch
9 dm0.044738725841088046 ch
10 dm0.049709695378986715 ch
Description

Decimeter (dm): A Useful Subdivision of the Meter

The decimeter (symbol: dm) is one-tenth of a meter. This unit is particularly useful in educational contexts and for measurements requiring a finer resolution than meters but broader than centimeters. For example, measuring the dimensions of furniture or small architectural elements often involves decimeters.

Incorporating decimeters into measurement practices enhances accuracy and detail in various fields.

Chain (ch): Measuring Land and Railways

The chain (symbol: ch) equals 20.1168 meters. Used in land surveying and railway engineering, the chain offers a practical means of measuring and mapping land. Its simplicity and legacy use continue in specific legal and planning fields.

Understanding the chain helps bridge modern and historical surveying techniques.

Complete list of conversion for Decimeter
Decimeter (dm)

1 Decimeter = 0.1 Meter

Convert 2 dm → m

1 Decimeter = 0.0001 Kilometer

Convert 2 dm → km

1 Decimeter = 0.001 Hectometer

Convert 2 dm → hm

1 Decimeter = 0.01 Decameter

Convert 2 dm → dam

1 Decimeter = 10 Centimeter

Convert 2 dm → cm

1 Decimeter = 100 Millimeter

Convert 2 dm → mm

1 Decimeter = 100000.00000000001 Micrometer

Convert 2 dm → μm

1 Decimeter = 100000000 Nanometer

Convert 2 dm → nm

1 Decimeter = 100000000000 Picometer

Convert 2 dm → pm

1 Decimeter = 100000000000000 Femtometer

Convert 2 dm → fm

1 Decimeter = 100000000000000000 Attometer

Convert 2 dm → am

1 Decimeter = 100000000000000020000 Zeptometer

Convert 2 dm → zm

1 Decimeter = 1.0000000000000001e+23 Yoctometer

Convert 2 dm → ym

1 Decimeter = 1.0000000000000001e-7 Megameter

Convert 2 dm → Mm

1 Decimeter = 1e-10 Gigameter

Convert 2 dm → Gm

1 Decimeter = 1e-13 Terameter

Convert 2 dm → Tm

1 Decimeter = 1.0000000000000001e-16 Petameter

Convert 2 dm → Pm

1 Decimeter = 1.0000000000000001e-19 Exameter

Convert 2 dm → Em

1 Decimeter = 1e-22 Zettameter

Convert 2 dm → Zm

1 Decimeter = 1e-25 Yottameter

Convert 2 dm → Ym

1 Decimeter = 1000000000 Angstrom

Convert 2 dm → Å

1 Decimeter = 100000000000000 Fermi

Convert 2 dm → fm

1 Decimeter = 100000.00000000001 Micron

Convert 2 dm → μ

1 Decimeter = 3937.0078740157483 Mil

Convert 2 dm → mil

1 Decimeter = 3.9370078740157486 Inch

Convert 2 dm → in

1 Decimeter = 0.32808398950131235 Foot

Convert 2 dm → ft

1 Decimeter = 0.10936132983377078 Yard

Convert 2 dm → yd

1 Decimeter = 0.0000621371192237334 Mile

Convert 2 dm → mi

1 Decimeter = 0.00005399568034557236 Nautical Mile

Convert 2 dm → nmi

1 Decimeter = 0.019883878151594685 Rod

Convert 2 dm → rd

1 Decimeter = 0.004970969537898671 Chain

Convert 2 dm → ch

1 Decimeter = 0.0004970969537898672 Furlong

Convert 2 dm → fur

1 Decimeter = 0.0000207123730745778 League

Convert 2 dm → lea

1 Decimeter = 6.684587122268446e-13 Astronomical Unit

Convert 2 dm → AU

1 Decimeter = 1.0570008340246155e-17 Light Year

Convert 2 dm → ly

1 Decimeter = 3.2407792894443624e-18 Parsec

Convert 2 dm → pc