Convert cm to dm, dm to cm - Length / Distance Conversions

Online calculators to convert centimeters to decimeters (cm to dm) and decimeters to centimeters (dm to cm) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Length or Distance units.

Conversion Calculators

Enter your value in one of the conversion calculators below:

Convert cm to dm

Convert dm to cm

* If the result of your conversion is 0, try increasing the "Decimals".

How to convert cm to dm : Use the conversion calculator titled "Convert cm to dm". Enter a value in the cm field and click on the "Calculate dm" button. Your answer will appear in the dm field.

How to convert dm to cm : Use the conversion calculator titled "Convert dm to cm". Enter a value in the dm field and click on the "Calculate cm" button. Your answer will appear in the cm field.

Conversion Definitions

The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between centimeters and decimeters.

What is a centimeter (cm)?

A centimeter is a unit of Length or Distance in the Metric System. The symbol for centimeter is cm. There are 10 centimeters in a decimeter. The International spelling for this unit is centimetre.

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 0.1 decimeters in a centimeter. The International spelling for this unit is decimetre.

Conversion Formulas

Let's take a closer look at the conversion formulas 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 to dm is:

The formula to convert from dm to cm is:

Conversion Examples

Next, let's look at some examples showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from centimeters to decimeters (cm to dm) or converting from decimeters to centimeters (dm to cm).

Centimeter to Decimeter Conversion Example

Decimeter to Centimeter Conversion Example

Conversion Tables

For quick reference purposes, below are conversion tables that you can use to convert from cm to dm, and dm to cm.

Centimeters to Decimeters Conversion Chart

Decimeters to Centimeters Conversion Chart

Understanding the Length / Distance Units

This table provides a summary of the Length or Distance units within their respective measurement systems.

Note: For Length and Distance conversions, US Customary Units and the Imperial System are equivalent.

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