Decimeters to Centimeters
Convert decimeters (dm) to centimeters (cm). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.
How to convert decimeters to centimeters
To convert decimeters to centimeters, multiply the number of decimeters by 10.
Example
Convert 5 decimeters to centimeters:
Decimeter to centimeter conversion chart
| Decimeters (dm) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 dm | 10 cm |
| 2 dm | 20 cm |
| 3 dm | 30 cm |
| 4 dm | 40 cm |
| 5 dm | 50 cm |
| 6 dm | 60 cm |
| 7 dm | 70 cm |
| 8 dm | 80 cm |
| 9 dm | 90 cm |
| 10 dm | 100 cm |
| 12 dm | 120 cm |
| 15 dm | 150 cm |
| 20 dm | 200 cm |
| 25 dm | 250 cm |
| 30 dm | 300 cm |
| 40 dm | 400 cm |
| 50 dm | 500 cm |
| 60 dm | 600 cm |
| 70 dm | 700 cm |
| 75 dm | 750 cm |
| 80 dm | 800 cm |
| 90 dm | 900 cm |
| 100 dm | 1,000 cm |
| 150 dm | 1,500 cm |
| 200 dm | 2,000 cm |
| 250 dm | 2,500 cm |
| 500 dm | 5,000 cm |
| 1,000 dm | 10,000 cm |
Going the other way? See the centimeters to decimeters chart.
About the units
Decimeter (dm)
A decimeter is one tenth of a meter, or 10 centimeters. A cube one decimeter on each side holds exactly one liter.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How many centimeters are in a decimeter?
There are 10 centimeters in a decimeter.
How many decimeters are in a centimeter?
There are 0.1 decimeters in a centimeter.
How do you convert decimeters to centimeters?
To convert decimeters to centimeters, multiply the number of decimeters by 10.
What is 5 decimeters in centimeters?
5 decimeters equals 50 centimeters.
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