How many decametre in 1 centimeter? The answer is 0.001. We assume you are converting between decametre and centimetre. You can view more details on each measurement unit: decametre or centimeter The SI base unit for length is the metre. 1 metre is equal to 0.1 decametre, or 100 centimeter. Note that rounding errors may occur, so always check the results. Use this page to learn how to convert between decameters and centimetres. Type in your own numbers in the form to convert the units!
1 decametre to centimeter = 1000 centimeter
2 decametre to centimeter = 2000 centimeter
3 decametre to centimeter = 3000 centimeter
4 decametre to centimeter = 4000 centimeter
5 decametre to centimeter = 5000 centimeter
6 decametre to centimeter = 6000 centimeter
7 decametre to centimeter = 7000 centimeter
8 decametre to centimeter = 8000 centimeter
9 decametre to centimeter = 9000 centimeter
10 decametre to centimeter = 10000 centimeter
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A decametre (American spelling: dekameter, symbol: dam) is a measurement of distance equal to ten metres. This measure is included mostly for completeness. It very rarely has any practical application.
A centimetre (American spelling centimeter, symbol cm) is a unit of length that is equal to one hundreth of a metre, the current SI base unit of length. A centimetre is part of a metric system. It is the base unit in the centimetre-gram-second system of units. A corresponding unit of area is the square centimetre. A corresponding unit of volume is the cubic centimetre.
The centimetre is a now a non-standard factor, in that factors of 103 are often preferred. However, it is practical unit of length for many everyday measurements. A centimetre is approximately the width of the fingernail of an adult person.
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