Online calculator to convert centimeters to decameters (cm to dam) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Length or Distance units.
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between centimeters and decameters.
What is a centimeter (cm)?
A centimeter is a unit of Length or Distance in the Metric System. The symbol for centimeter is cm. There are 1,000 centimeters in a decameter. The International spelling for this unit is centimetre.
What is a decameter (dam)?
A decameter is a unit of Length or Distance in the Metric System. The symbol for decameter is dam. Commonly a decameter is referred to as a dekameter and then the symbol used is dkm instead of dam. There are 0.001 decameters in a centimeter. The International spelling for this unit is decametre.
Conversion Formula
Let's take a closer look at the conversion formula so that you can do these conversions yourself with a calculator or with an old-fashioned pencil and paper.
The formula to convert from cm to dam is:
dam = cm ÷ 1,000
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from centimeters to decameters (cm to dam).
Centimeter to Decameter Conversion Example
Task: Convert 35,100 centimeters to decameters (show work) Formula: cm ÷ 1,000 = dam Calculations: 35,100 cm ÷ 1,000 = 35.1 dam Result: 35,100 cm is equal to 35.1 dam
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from cm to dam.
Centimeters to Decameters Conversion Chart
| centimeters (cm) | decameters (dam) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.001 dam |
| 2 cm | 0.002 dam |
| 3 cm | 0.003 dam |
| 4 cm | 0.004 dam |
| 5 cm | 0.005 dam |
| 6 cm | 0.006 dam |
| 7 cm | 0.007 dam |
| 8 cm | 0.008 dam |
| 9 cm | 0.009 dam |
| 10 cm | 0.01 dam |
| 20 cm | 0.02 dam |
| 30 cm | 0.03 dam |
| 40 cm | 0.04 dam |
| 50 cm | 0.05 dam |
| 75 cm | 0.075 dam |
| 100 cm | 0.1 dam |
| 250 cm | 0.25 dam |
| 500 cm | 0.5 dam |
| 750 cm | 0.75 dam |
| 1,000 cm | 1 dam |
| 2,500 cm | 2.5 dam |
| 5,000 cm | 5 dam |
| 7,500 cm | 7.5 dam |
| 10,000 cm | 10 dam |
| 25,000 cm | 25 dam |
| 50,000 cm | 50 dam |
| 75,000 cm | 75 dam |
| 100,000 cm | 100 dam |
| 250,000 cm | 250 dam |
Related Units
This table provides a summary of the Length or Distance units within their respective measurement systems.
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| inches | in or " | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| feet | ft or ' | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| yards | yd | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| miles | mi | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| picometers | pm | Metric System |
| nanometers | nm | Metric System |
| micrometers | μm | Metric System |
| millimeters | mm | Metric System |
| centimeters | cm | Metric System |
| decimeters | dm | Metric System |
| meters | m | Metric System |
| decameters | dam or dkm | Metric System |
| hectometers | hm | Metric System |
| kilometers | km | Metric System |
| megameters | Mm | Metric System |
| gigameters | Gm | Metric System |
| nautical miles | M or NM or nmi | Non-SI (International) |
| angstroms | Å | Non-SI (International) |
| rods | rod | Non-SI (International) |
Note: For Length and Distance conversions, US Customary Units and the Imperial System are equivalent.
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