decimeter to centimeter
Please provide values below to convert decimeter [dm] to centimeter [cm], or change ↔.
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]
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] to centimeter [cm] Conversion Table
| 1 decimeter [dm] | 10 centimeter [cm] |
| 2 decimeter [dm] | 20 centimeter [cm] |
| 3 decimeter [dm] | 30 centimeter [cm] |
| 5 decimeter [dm] | 50 centimeter [cm] |
| 10 decimeter [dm] | 100 centimeter [cm] |
| 50 decimeter [dm] | 500 centimeter [cm] |
| 100 decimeter [dm] | 1000 centimeter [cm] |
| 1000 decimeter [dm] | 10000 centimeter [cm] |
| 10000 decimeter [dm] | 100000 centimeter [cm] |
| 100000 decimeter [dm] | 1000000 centimeter [cm] |
| 1000000 decimeter [dm] | 10000000 centimeter [cm] |
How to Convert decimeter to centimeter
1 decimeter [dm] = 10 centimeter [cm]
1 centimeter [cm] = 0.1 decimeter [dm]
we use cross multiplication method
decimeter [dm] → centimeter [cm]
1 → 10
1.5 → ?( suppose x)
=>1.5*10=1*x
by simplifying
x=15