Convert centimetre to decimetre


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How many centi meter in 1 decimeter? The answer is 10. We assume you are converting between centimetre and decimetre. You can view more details on each measurement unit: centi meter or decimeter The SI base unit for length is the metre. 1 metre is equal to 100 centi meter, or 10 decimeter. Note that rounding errors may occur, so always check the results. Use this page to learn how to convert between centimetres and decimeters. Type in your own numbers in the form to convert the units!



Quick conversion chart of centi meter to decimeter

1 centi meter to decimeter = 0.1 decimeter

10 centi meter to decimeter = 1 decimeter

20 centi meter to decimeter = 2 decimeter

30 centi meter to decimeter = 3 decimeter

40 centi meter to decimeter = 4 decimeter

50 centi meter to decimeter = 5 decimeter

100 centi meter to decimeter = 10 decimeter

200 centi meter to decimeter = 20 decimeter


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Definition: Centimetre

The SI prefix "centi" represents a factor of 10-2, or in exponential notation, 1E-2.

So 1 centimetre = 10-2 metre.


Definition: Decimeter

A decimetre (US: decimeter; symbol: dm) is a measurement of length, measuring 10 centimetres or one-tenth of a metre.


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