Centimeters to decimeters
Type a value in centimeters to see it in decimeters straight away, or type in the second box to convert back.
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How to use it
- Type the value in the centimeters box.
- Read the result in decimeters as you type, and pick the precision you need.
- Swap the direction to convert back, or copy the result.
How it is calculated
dm = cm × 0.1
Multiply the value in centimeters by 0.1 to get decimeters.
Example
To convert 25 cm to decimeters: 25 × 0.1 = 2.5 dm.
Conversion table
| Centimeters (cm) | Decimeters (dm) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 0.3 |
| 5 | 0.5 |
| 10 | 1 |
| 20 | 2 |
| 25 | 2.5 |
| 50 | 5 |
| 100 | 10 |
| 250 | 25 |
| 500 | 50 |
| 1,000 | 100 |
About the units
- Centimeter
- A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter, used for everyday sizes such as height and clothing.
- Decimeter
- A decimeter is one tenth of a meter, exactly 10 centimeters.
Limits and caveats
- Results are rounded for display and computed with the browser's floating point precision (about 15 significant digits).
- Both unit factors are exact by their official definitions.
Questions about this tool
How many decimeters are in one centimeter?
1 cm = 0.1 dm exactly.
How do I convert centimeters to decimeters?
Use dm = cm × 0.1. For example, 25 cm = 2.5 dm.
How many centimeters are in one decimeter?
1 dm = 10 cm.
Are the inch, foot and mile factors exact or rounded?
They are exact by definition. Since the 1959 agreement one inch is exactly 2.54 cm, one foot 0.3048 m and one mile 1609.344 m.
What is the difference between a mile and a nautical mile?
A statute mile is 1609.344 meters and is used on roads. A nautical mile is 1852 meters and is used at sea and in aviation.