Meters to decimeters
Type a value in meters 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 meters 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 = m × 10
Multiply the value in meters by 10 to get decimeters.
Example
To convert 25 m to decimeters: 25 × 10 = 250 dm.
Conversion table
| Meters (m) | Decimeters (dm) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10 |
| 2 | 20 |
| 3 | 30 |
| 5 | 50 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 20 | 200 |
| 25 | 250 |
| 50 | 500 |
| 100 | 1,000 |
| 250 | 2,500 |
| 500 | 5,000 |
| 1,000 | 10,000 |
About the units
- Meter
- The SI base unit of length, defined as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299792458 of a second.
- 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 meter?
1 m = 10 dm exactly.
How do I convert meters to decimeters?
Use dm = m × 10. For example, 25 m = 250 dm.
How many meters are in one decimeter?
1 dm = 0.1 m.
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.