Online calculator to convert centimeters per second to decimeters per second (cm/s to dm/s) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Speed or Velocity units.
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between centimeters per second and decimeters per second.
What is centimeters per second (cm/s)?
Centimeters per second is a unit of Speed or Velocity in the Metric System. It measures the number of centimeters traveled in a second. The symbol for centimeters per second is cm/s and the International spelling for this unit is centimetres per second. There are 10 cm/s in dm/s.
What is decimeters per second (dm/s)?
Decimeters per second is a unit of Speed or Velocity in the Metric System. It measures the number of decimeters traveled in a second. The symbol for decimeters per second is dm/s and the International spelling for this unit is decimetres per second. There are 0.1 dm/s in cm/s.
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/s to dm/s is:
dm/s = cm/s ÷ 10
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from centimeters per second to decimeters per second (cm/s to dm/s).
Centimeters per second to Decimeters per second Conversion Example
Task: Convert 250 centimeters per second to decimeters per second (show work) Formula: cm/s ÷ 10 = dm/s Calculations: 250 cm/s ÷ 10 = 25 dm/s Result: 250 cm/s is equal to 25 dm/s
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from cm/s to dm/s.
Centimeters per second to Decimeters per second Conversion Chart
centimeters per second (cm/s) | decimeters per second (dm/s) |
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1 cm/s | 0.1 dm/s |
2 cm/s | 0.2 dm/s |
3 cm/s | 0.3 dm/s |
4 cm/s | 0.4 dm/s |
5 cm/s | 0.5 dm/s |
6 cm/s | 0.6 dm/s |
7 cm/s | 0.7 dm/s |
8 cm/s | 0.8 dm/s |
9 cm/s | 0.9 dm/s |
10 cm/s | 1 dm/s |
20 cm/s | 2 dm/s |
30 cm/s | 3 dm/s |
40 cm/s | 4 dm/s |
50 cm/s | 5 dm/s |
75 cm/s | 7.5 dm/s |
100 cm/s | 10 dm/s |
250 cm/s | 25 dm/s |
500 cm/s | 50 dm/s |
750 cm/s | 75 dm/s |
1,000 cm/s | 100 dm/s |
2,500 cm/s | 250 dm/s |
5,000 cm/s | 500 dm/s |
7,500 cm/s | 750 dm/s |
10,000 cm/s | 1,000 dm/s |
25,000 cm/s | 2,500 dm/s |
50,000 cm/s | 5,000 dm/s |
75,000 cm/s | 7,500 dm/s |
100,000 cm/s | 10,000 dm/s |
250,000 cm/s | 25,000 dm/s |
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