Meters to Decimeters
Convert meters (m) to decimeters (dm). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.
How to convert meters to decimeters
To convert meters to decimeters, multiply the number of meters by 10.
Example
Convert 5 meters to decimeters:
Meter to decimeter conversion chart
| Meters (m) | Decimeters (dm) |
|---|---|
| 1 m | 10 dm |
| 2 m | 20 dm |
| 3 m | 30 dm |
| 4 m | 40 dm |
| 5 m | 50 dm |
| 6 m | 60 dm |
| 7 m | 70 dm |
| 8 m | 80 dm |
| 9 m | 90 dm |
| 10 m | 100 dm |
| 12 m | 120 dm |
| 15 m | 150 dm |
| 20 m | 200 dm |
| 25 m | 250 dm |
| 30 m | 300 dm |
| 40 m | 400 dm |
| 50 m | 500 dm |
| 60 m | 600 dm |
| 70 m | 700 dm |
| 75 m | 750 dm |
| 80 m | 800 dm |
| 90 m | 900 dm |
| 100 m | 1,000 dm |
| 150 m | 1,500 dm |
| 200 m | 2,000 dm |
| 250 m | 2,500 dm |
| 500 m | 5,000 dm |
| 1,000 m | 10,000 dm |
Going the other way? See the decimeters to meters chart.
About the units
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.
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 meter?
There are 10 decimeters in a meter.
How many meters are in a decimeter?
There are 0.1 meters in a decimeter.
How do you convert meters to decimeters?
To convert meters to decimeters, multiply the number of meters by 10.
What is 5 meters in decimeters?
5 meters equals 50 decimeters.
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