Online calculator to convert yards to decameters (yd 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 yards and decameters.
What is a yard (yd)?
A yard is a unit of Length or Distance in both US Customary Units as well as the Imperial System. The symbol for yard is yd. There are 10.93613298 yards 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 0.09144 decameters in a yard. 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 yards to dam is:
dam = yd x 0.09144
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from yards to decameters (yd to dam).
Yards to Decameter Conversion Example
Task: Convert 1,500 yards to decameters (show work) Formula: yd x 0.09144 = dam Calculations: 1,500 yd x 0.09144 = 137.16 dam Result: 1,500 yd is equal to 137.16 dam
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from yards to dam.
Yards to Decameters Conversion Chart
| yards (yd) | decameters (dam) |
|---|---|
| 1 yards | 0.09144 dam |
| 2 yards | 0.18288 dam |
| 3 yards | 0.27432 dam |
| 4 yards | 0.36576 dam |
| 5 yards | 0.4572 dam |
| 6 yards | 0.54864 dam |
| 7 yards | 0.64008 dam |
| 8 yards | 0.73152 dam |
| 9 yards | 0.82296 dam |
| 10 yards | 0.9144 dam |
| 20 yards | 1.8288 dam |
| 30 yards | 2.7432 dam |
| 40 yards | 3.6576 dam |
| 50 yards | 4.572 dam |
| 75 yards | 6.858 dam |
| 100 yards | 9.144 dam |
| 250 yards | 22.86 dam |
| 500 yards | 45.72 dam |
| 750 yards | 68.58 dam |
| 1,000 yards | 91.44 dam |
| 2,500 yards | 228.6 dam |
| 5,000 yards | 457.2 dam |
| 7,500 yards | 685.8 dam |
| 10,000 yards | 914.4 dam |
| 25,000 yards | 2,286 dam |
| 50,000 yards | 4,572 dam |
| 75,000 yards | 6,858 dam |
| 100,000 yards | 9,144 dam |
| 250,000 yards | 22,860 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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