decimeter to hectometer
Please provide values below to convert decimeter [dm] to hectometer [hm], 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.'
hectometer [hm]
Definition: A hectometer is a unit of length equal to 100 meters.
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 'hecto-' comes from the Greek word 'hekaton,' meaning 'hundred.'
decimeter [dm] to hectometer [hm] Conversion Table
| 1 decimeter [dm] | 0.001 hectometer [hm] |
| 2 decimeter [dm] | 0.002 hectometer [hm] |
| 3 decimeter [dm] | 0.003 hectometer [hm] |
| 5 decimeter [dm] | 0.005 hectometer [hm] |
| 10 decimeter [dm] | 0.01 hectometer [hm] |
| 50 decimeter [dm] | 0.05 hectometer [hm] |
| 100 decimeter [dm] | 0.1 hectometer [hm] |
| 1000 decimeter [dm] | 1 hectometer [hm] |
| 10000 decimeter [dm] | 10 hectometer [hm] |
| 100000 decimeter [dm] | 100 hectometer [hm] |
| 1000000 decimeter [dm] | 1000 hectometer [hm] |
How to Convert decimeter to hectometer
1 decimeter [dm] = 0.001 hectometer [hm]
1 hectometer [hm] = 1000 decimeter [dm]
we use cross multiplication method
decimeter [dm] → hectometer [hm]
1 → 0.001
1.5 → ?( suppose x)
=>1.5*0.001=1*x
by simplifying
x=0.0015