decimeter to kilometer
Please provide values below to convert decimeter [dm] to kilometer [km], 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.'
kilometer [km]
Definition: A kilometer is a unit of length equal to 1,000 meters.
Historyandorigin: Derived from the meter, the kilometer was introduced in the late 18th century as part of the metric system.
CurrentUse: It is commonly used to measure long distances, such as between cities.
funfact: The prefix 'kilo-' comes from the Greek word 'khilioi,' meaning 'thousand.'
decimeter [dm] to kilometer [km] Conversion Table
| 1 decimeter [dm] | 0.0001 kilometer [km] |
| 2 decimeter [dm] | 0.0002 kilometer [km] |
| 3 decimeter [dm] | 0.0003 kilometer [km] |
| 5 decimeter [dm] | 0.0005 kilometer [km] |
| 10 decimeter [dm] | 0.001 kilometer [km] |
| 50 decimeter [dm] | 0.005 kilometer [km] |
| 100 decimeter [dm] | 0.01 kilometer [km] |
| 1000 decimeter [dm] | 0.1 kilometer [km] |
| 10000 decimeter [dm] | 1 kilometer [km] |
| 100000 decimeter [dm] | 10 kilometer [km] |
| 1000000 decimeter [dm] | 100 kilometer [km] |
How to Convert decimeter to kilometer
1 decimeter [dm] = 0.0001 kilometer [km]
1 kilometer [km] = 10000 decimeter [dm]
we use cross multiplication method
decimeter [dm] → kilometer [km]
1 → 0.0001
1.5 → ?( suppose x)
=>1.5*0.0001=1*x
by simplifying
x=0.00015