Decimeters to Meters
Convert decimeters (dm) to meters (m). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.
How to convert decimeters to meters
To convert decimeters to meters, multiply the number of decimeters by 0.1.
Example
Convert 10 decimeters to meters:
Decimeter to meter conversion chart
| Decimeters (dm) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 dm | 0.1 m |
| 2 dm | 0.2 m |
| 3 dm | 0.3 m |
| 4 dm | 0.4 m |
| 5 dm | 0.5 m |
| 6 dm | 0.6 m |
| 7 dm | 0.7 m |
| 8 dm | 0.8 m |
| 9 dm | 0.9 m |
| 10 dm | 1 m |
| 12 dm | 1.2 m |
| 15 dm | 1.5 m |
| 20 dm | 2 m |
| 25 dm | 2.5 m |
| 30 dm | 3 m |
| 40 dm | 4 m |
| 50 dm | 5 m |
| 60 dm | 6 m |
| 70 dm | 7 m |
| 75 dm | 7.5 m |
| 80 dm | 8 m |
| 90 dm | 9 m |
| 100 dm | 10 m |
| 150 dm | 15 m |
| 200 dm | 20 m |
| 250 dm | 25 m |
| 500 dm | 50 m |
| 1,000 dm | 100 m |
Going the other way? See the meters 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.
Meter (m)
The meter is the SI base unit of length, defined by the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
Frequently asked questions
How many meters are in a decimeter?
There are 0.1 meters in a decimeter.
How many decimeters are in a meter?
There are 10 decimeters in a meter.
How do you convert decimeters to meters?
To convert decimeters to meters, multiply the number of decimeters by 0.1.
What is 10 decimeters in meters?
10 decimeters equals 1 meter.
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