Centimeters to Decimeters
Convert centimeters (cm) to decimeters (dm). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.
How to convert centimeters to decimeters
To convert centimeters to decimeters, multiply the number of centimeters by 0.1.
Example
Convert 10 centimeters to decimeters:
Centimeter to decimeter conversion chart
| Centimeters (cm) | Decimeters (dm) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.1 dm |
| 2 cm | 0.2 dm |
| 3 cm | 0.3 dm |
| 4 cm | 0.4 dm |
| 5 cm | 0.5 dm |
| 6 cm | 0.6 dm |
| 7 cm | 0.7 dm |
| 8 cm | 0.8 dm |
| 9 cm | 0.9 dm |
| 10 cm | 1 dm |
| 12 cm | 1.2 dm |
| 15 cm | 1.5 dm |
| 20 cm | 2 dm |
| 25 cm | 2.5 dm |
| 30 cm | 3 dm |
| 40 cm | 4 dm |
| 50 cm | 5 dm |
| 60 cm | 6 dm |
| 70 cm | 7 dm |
| 75 cm | 7.5 dm |
| 80 cm | 8 dm |
| 90 cm | 9 dm |
| 100 cm | 10 dm |
| 150 cm | 15 dm |
| 200 cm | 20 dm |
| 250 cm | 25 dm |
| 500 cm | 50 dm |
| 1,000 cm | 100 dm |
Going the other way? See the decimeters to centimeters chart.
About the units
Centimeter (cm)
A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter, about the width of a fingernail. Height, clothing and screen sizes are given in centimeters in most of the world.
Decimeter (dm)
A decimeter is one tenth of a meter, or 10 centimeters. A cube one decimeter on each side holds exactly one liter.
Frequently asked questions
How many decimeters are in a centimeter?
There are 0.1 decimeters in a centimeter.
How many centimeters are in a decimeter?
There are 10 centimeters in a decimeter.
How do you convert centimeters to decimeters?
To convert centimeters to decimeters, multiply the number of centimeters by 0.1.
What is 10 centimeters in decimeters?
10 centimeters equals 1 decimeter.
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