kilometer to decimeter
Please provide values below to convert kilometer [km] to decimeter [dm], or change ↔.
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]
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] to decimeter [dm] Conversion Table
| 1 kilometer [km] | 10000 decimeter [dm] |
| 2 kilometer [km] | 20000 decimeter [dm] |
| 3 kilometer [km] | 30000 decimeter [dm] |
| 5 kilometer [km] | 50000 decimeter [dm] |
| 10 kilometer [km] | 100000 decimeter [dm] |
| 50 kilometer [km] | 500000 decimeter [dm] |
| 100 kilometer [km] | 1000000 decimeter [dm] |
| 1000 kilometer [km] | 10000000 decimeter [dm] |
| 10000 kilometer [km] | 100000000 decimeter [dm] |
| 100000 kilometer [km] | 1000000000 decimeter [dm] |
| 1000000 kilometer [km] | 10000000000 decimeter [dm] |
How to Convert kilometer to decimeter
1 kilometer [km] = 10000 decimeter [dm]
1 decimeter [dm] = 0.0001 kilometer [km]
we use cross multiplication method
kilometer [km] → decimeter [dm]
1 → 10000
1.5 → ?( suppose x)
=>1.5*10000=1*x
by simplifying
x=15000