Feet to Decimeters

Convert feet (ft) to decimeters (dm). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.

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1 ft = 3.048 dm

1 foot equals3.048 dm
1 decimeter equals0.3280839895 ft
Formuladm = ft × 3.048

How to convert feet to decimeters

To convert feet to decimeters, multiply the number of feet by 3.048.

dm = ft × 3.048

Example

Convert 5 feet to decimeters:

5 ft × 3.048 = 15.24 dm

Foot to decimeter conversion chart

Feet to decimeters
Feet (ft)Decimeters (dm)
1 ft3.048 dm
2 ft6.096 dm
3 ft9.144 dm
4 ft12.192 dm
5 ft15.24 dm
6 ft18.288 dm
7 ft21.336 dm
8 ft24.384 dm
9 ft27.432 dm
10 ft30.48 dm
12 ft36.576 dm
15 ft45.72 dm
20 ft60.96 dm
25 ft76.2 dm
30 ft91.44 dm
40 ft121.92 dm
50 ft152.4 dm
60 ft182.88 dm
70 ft213.36 dm
75 ft228.6 dm
80 ft243.84 dm
90 ft274.32 dm
100 ft304.8 dm
150 ft457.2 dm
200 ft609.6 dm
250 ft762 dm
500 ft1,524 dm
1,000 ft3,048 dm

Going the other way? See the decimeters to feet chart.

About the units

Foot (ft)

A foot is 12 inches, or exactly 0.3048 meters. In the US it is used for height, room dimensions and altitude.

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 foot?

There are 3.048 decimeters in a foot.

How many feet are in a decimeter?

There are 0.3280839895 feet in a decimeter.

How do you convert feet to decimeters?

To convert feet to decimeters, multiply the number of feet by 3.048.

What is 5 feet in decimeters?

5 feet equals 15.24 decimeters.

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