millimeter to decimeter
Please provide values below to convert millimeter [mm] to decimeter [dm], or change ↔.
millimeter [mm]
Definition: A millimeter is a unit of length equal to one-thousandth of a meter.
Historyandorigin: It is part of the metric system, introduced in the late 18th century.
CurrentUse: It is used in precise measurements, such as in engineering and manufacturing.
funfact: The prefix 'milli-' comes from the Latin word 'mille,' 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.'
millimeter [mm] to decimeter [dm] Conversion Table
| 1 millimeter [mm] | 0.01 decimeter [dm] |
| 2 millimeter [mm] | 0.02 decimeter [dm] |
| 3 millimeter [mm] | 0.03 decimeter [dm] |
| 5 millimeter [mm] | 0.05 decimeter [dm] |
| 10 millimeter [mm] | 0.1 decimeter [dm] |
| 50 millimeter [mm] | 0.5 decimeter [dm] |
| 100 millimeter [mm] | 1 decimeter [dm] |
| 1000 millimeter [mm] | 10 decimeter [dm] |
| 10000 millimeter [mm] | 100 decimeter [dm] |
| 100000 millimeter [mm] | 1000 decimeter [dm] |
| 1000000 millimeter [mm] | 10000 decimeter [dm] |
How to Convert millimeter to decimeter
1 millimeter [mm] = 0.01 decimeter [dm]
1 decimeter [dm] = 100 millimeter [mm]
we use cross multiplication method
millimeter [mm] → decimeter [dm]
1 → 0.01
1.5 → ?( suppose x)
=>1.5*0.01=1*x
by simplifying
x=0.015