Online calculator to convert kilometers to decimeters (km to dm) 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 kilometers and decimeters.
What is a kilometer (km)?
A kilometer is a unit of Length or Distance in the Metric System. The symbol for kilometer is km. There are 0.0001 kilometers in a decimeter. The International spelling for this unit is kilometre.
What is a decimeter (dm)?
A decimeter is a unit of Length or Distance in the Metric System. The symbol for decimeter is dm. There are 10,000 decimeters in a kilometer. The International spelling for this unit is decimetre.
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 km to dm is:
dm = km x 10,000
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from kilometers to decimeters (km to dm).
Kilometer to Decimeter Conversion Example
Task: Convert 18 kilometers to decimeters (show work) Formula: km x 10,000 = dm Calculations: 18 km x 10,000 = 180,000 dm Result: 18 km is equal to 180,000 dm
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from km to dm.
Kilometers to Decimeters 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 |
| 20 km | 200,000 dm |
| 30 km | 300,000 dm |
| 40 km | 400,000 dm |
| 50 km | 500,000 dm |
| 75 km | 750,000 dm |
| 100 km | 1,000,000 dm |
| 250 km | 2,500,000 dm |
| 500 km | 5,000,000 dm |
| 750 km | 7,500,000 dm |
| 1,000 km | 10,000,000 dm |
| 2,500 km | 25,000,000 dm |
| 5,000 km | 50,000,000 dm |
| 7,500 km | 75,000,000 dm |
| 10,000 km | 100,000,000 dm |
| 25,000 km | 250,000,000 dm |
| 50,000 km | 500,000,000 dm |
| 75,000 km | 750,000,000 dm |
| 100,000 km | 1,000,000,000 dm |
| 250,000 km | 2,500,000,000 dm |
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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