Online calculator to convert nautical miles to decameters (nmi 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 nautical miles and decameters.
What is a nautical mile (M, NM, or nmi)?
A nautical mile is a non-SI unit of Length or Distance. A nautical mile is based on the circumference of the Earth and is used by sea and air navigators. It is approximately one minute of arc measured along any meridian. The symbol for nautical mile is M or NM or nmi. There are 0.00539957 nautical miles in a decameter.
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 185.2 decameters in a nautical mile. 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 nautical miles to dam is:
dam = nautical miles x 185.2
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from nautical miles to decameters (nmi to dam).
Nautical Mile to Decameter Conversion Example
Task: Convert 75 nautical miles to decameters (show work) Formula: nautical miles x 185.2 = dam Calculations: 75 nautical miles x 185.2 = 13,890 dam Result: 75 nautical miles is equal to 13,890 dam
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from nautical miles to dam.
Nautical Miles to Decameters Conversion Chart
| nautical miles (nmi) | decameters (dam) |
|---|---|
| 1 nmi | 185.2 dam |
| 2 nmi | 370.4 dam |
| 3 nmi | 555.6 dam |
| 4 nmi | 740.8 dam |
| 5 nmi | 926 dam |
| 6 nmi | 1,111.2 dam |
| 7 nmi | 1,296.4 dam |
| 8 nmi | 1,481.6 dam |
| 9 nmi | 1,666.8 dam |
| 10 nmi | 1,852 dam |
| 20 nmi | 3,704 dam |
| 30 nmi | 5,556 dam |
| 40 nmi | 7,408 dam |
| 50 nmi | 9,260 dam |
| 75 nmi | 13,890 dam |
| 100 nmi | 18,520 dam |
| 250 nmi | 46,300 dam |
| 500 nmi | 92,600 dam |
| 750 nmi | 138,900 dam |
| 1,000 nmi | 185,200 dam |
| 2,500 nmi | 463,000 dam |
| 5,000 nmi | 926,000 dam |
| 7,500 nmi | 1,389,000 dam |
| 10,000 nmi | 1,852,000 dam |
| 25,000 nmi | 4,630,000 dam |
| 50,000 nmi | 9,260,000 dam |
| 75,000 nmi | 13,890,000 dam |
| 100,000 nmi | 18,520,000 dam |
| 250,000 nmi | 46,300,000 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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