Online calculator to convert hectometers to decameters (hm 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 hectometers and decameters.
What is a hectometer (hm)?
A hectometer is a unit of Length or Distance in the Metric System. The symbol for hectometer is hm. There are 0.1 hectometers in a decameter. The International spelling for this unit is hectometre.
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 10 decameters in a hectometer. 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 hm to dam is:
dam = hm x 10
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from hectometers to decameters (hm to dam).
Hectometer to Decameter Conversion Example
Task: Convert 25 hectometers to decameters (show work) Formula: hm x 10 = dam Calculations: 25 hm x 10 = 250 dam Result: 25 hm is equal to 250 dam
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from hm to dam.
Hectometers to Decameters Conversion Chart
hectometers (hm) | decameters (dam) |
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1 hm | 10 dam |
2 hm | 20 dam |
3 hm | 30 dam |
4 hm | 40 dam |
5 hm | 50 dam |
6 hm | 60 dam |
7 hm | 70 dam |
8 hm | 80 dam |
9 hm | 90 dam |
10 hm | 100 dam |
20 hm | 200 dam |
30 hm | 300 dam |
40 hm | 400 dam |
50 hm | 500 dam |
75 hm | 750 dam |
100 hm | 1,000 dam |
250 hm | 2,500 dam |
500 hm | 5,000 dam |
750 hm | 7,500 dam |
1,000 hm | 10,000 dam |
2,500 hm | 25,000 dam |
5,000 hm | 50,000 dam |
7,500 hm | 75,000 dam |
10,000 hm | 100,000 dam |
25,000 hm | 250,000 dam |
50,000 hm | 500,000 dam |
75,000 hm | 750,000 dam |
100,000 hm | 1,000,000 dam |
250,000 hm | 2,500,000 dam |
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