centimeter to decimeter
Please provide values below to convert centimeter [cm] to decimeter [dm], or change ↔.
centimeter [cm]
Definition: A centimeter is a unit of length equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
Historyandorigin: It is part of the metric system, introduced in the late 18th century.
CurrentUse: It is commonly used in everyday measurements, such as in clothing and small objects.
funfact: The prefix 'centi-' comes from the Latin word 'centum,' meaning 'hundred.'
decimeter [dm]
Definition: A decimeter is a unit of length equal to one-tenth of a meter.
Historyandorigin: It is part of the metric system, introduced in the late 18th century.
CurrentUse: It is less commonly used but can be found in some scientific contexts.
funfact: The prefix 'deci-' comes from the Latin word 'decimus,' meaning 'tenth.'
centimeter [cm] to decimeter [dm] Conversion Table
| 1 centimeter [cm] | 0.1 decimeter [dm] |
| 2 centimeter [cm] | 0.2 decimeter [dm] |
| 3 centimeter [cm] | 0.3 decimeter [dm] |
| 5 centimeter [cm] | 0.5 decimeter [dm] |
| 10 centimeter [cm] | 1 decimeter [dm] |
| 50 centimeter [cm] | 5 decimeter [dm] |
| 100 centimeter [cm] | 10 decimeter [dm] |
| 1000 centimeter [cm] | 100 decimeter [dm] |
| 10000 centimeter [cm] | 1000 decimeter [dm] |
| 100000 centimeter [cm] | 10000 decimeter [dm] |
| 1000000 centimeter [cm] | 100000 decimeter [dm] |
How to Convert centimeter to decimeter
1 centimeter [cm] = 0.1 decimeter [dm]
1 decimeter [dm] = 10 centimeter [cm]
we use cross multiplication method
centimeter [cm] → decimeter [dm]
1 → 0.1
1.5 → ?( suppose x)
=>1.5*0.1=1*x
by simplifying
x=0.15