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Convert centimeter [cm] to decimeter [dm]
Please provide values below to Convert centimeter [cm] to decimeter [dm], or vice versa.
What is a Centimeter (cm)?
The centimeter (cm) is a metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter. It is frequently used to measure small objects, human height, and product sizes.
What is a Decimeter (dm)?
The decimeter (dm) is a metric unit of length equal to one-tenth of a meter. It is used in contexts requiring intermediate precision between centimeters and meters.
centimeter [cm] to decimeter [dm] Conversion Table
| centimeter [cm] | decimeter [dm] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 centimeter [cm] | 0.001 decimeter [dm] |
| 0.1 centimeter [cm] | 0.01 decimeter [dm] |
| 1 centimeter [cm] | 0.1 decimeter [dm] |
| 2 centimeter [cm] | 0.2 decimeter [dm] |
| 3 centimeter [cm] | 0.3 decimeter [dm] |
| 5 centimeter [cm] | 0.5 decimeter [dm] |
| 10 centimeter [cm] | 1 decimeter [dm] |
| 20 centimeter [cm] | 2 decimeter [dm] |
| 50 centimeter [cm] | 5 decimeter [dm] |
| 100 centimeter [cm] | 10 decimeter [dm] |
| 1000 centimeter [cm] | 100 decimeter [dm] |
How to Convert centimeter [cm] to decimeter [dm]
1 centimeter [cm] = 0.1 decimeter [dm]
1 decimeter [dm] = 10 centimeter [cm]
Example: convert 15 centimeter [cm] to decimeter [dm]:
15 × 0.1 = 1.5 decimeter [dm]