kilometer to dekameter
Please provide values below to convert kilometer [km] to dekameter [dam], 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.'
dekameter [dam]
Definition: A dekameter is a unit of length equal to 10 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 'deka-' comes from the Greek word 'deka,' meaning 'ten.'
kilometer [km] to dekameter [dam] Conversion Table
| 1 kilometer [km] | 100 dekameter [dam] |
| 2 kilometer [km] | 200 dekameter [dam] |
| 3 kilometer [km] | 300 dekameter [dam] |
| 5 kilometer [km] | 500 dekameter [dam] |
| 10 kilometer [km] | 1000 dekameter [dam] |
| 50 kilometer [km] | 5000 dekameter [dam] |
| 100 kilometer [km] | 10000 dekameter [dam] |
| 1000 kilometer [km] | 100000 dekameter [dam] |
| 10000 kilometer [km] | 1000000 dekameter [dam] |
| 100000 kilometer [km] | 10000000 dekameter [dam] |
| 1000000 kilometer [km] | 100000000 dekameter [dam] |
How to Convert kilometer to dekameter
1 kilometer [km] = 100 dekameter [dam]
1 dekameter [dam] = 0.01 kilometer [km]
we use cross multiplication method
kilometer [km] → dekameter [dam]
1 → 100
1.5 → ?( suppose x)
=>1.5*100=1*x
by simplifying
x=150