Kilometers to Decimeters
Convert kilometers (km) to decimeters (dm). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.
How to convert kilometers to decimeters
To convert kilometers to decimeters, multiply the number of kilometers by 10,000.
Example
Convert 5 kilometers to decimeters:
Kilometer to decimeter conversion chart
| Kilometers (km) | Decimeters (dm) |
|---|---|
| 1 km | 10,000 dm |
| 2 km | 20,000 dm |
| 3 km | 30,000 dm |
| 4 km | 40,000 dm |
| 5 km | 50,000 dm |
| 6 km | 60,000 dm |
| 7 km | 70,000 dm |
| 8 km | 80,000 dm |
| 9 km | 90,000 dm |
| 10 km | 100,000 dm |
| 12 km | 120,000 dm |
| 15 km | 150,000 dm |
| 20 km | 200,000 dm |
| 25 km | 250,000 dm |
| 30 km | 300,000 dm |
| 40 km | 400,000 dm |
| 50 km | 500,000 dm |
| 60 km | 600,000 dm |
| 70 km | 700,000 dm |
| 75 km | 750,000 dm |
| 80 km | 800,000 dm |
| 90 km | 900,000 dm |
| 100 km | 1,000,000 dm |
| 150 km | 1,500,000 dm |
| 200 km | 2,000,000 dm |
| 250 km | 2,500,000 dm |
| 500 km | 5,000,000 dm |
| 1,000 km | 10,000,000 dm |
Going the other way? See the decimeters to kilometers chart.
About the units
Kilometer (km)
A kilometer is 1,000 meters. Road distances and running races outside the US and UK are measured in kilometers.
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 kilometer?
There are 10,000 decimeters in a kilometer.
How many kilometers are in a decimeter?
There are 0.0001 kilometers in a decimeter.
How do you convert kilometers to decimeters?
To convert kilometers to decimeters, multiply the number of kilometers by 10,000.
What is 5 kilometers in decimeters?
5 kilometers equals 50,000 decimeters.
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