Convert decimetre to centimetre


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How many decimeter in 1 centim? The answer is 0.1. We assume you are converting between decimetre and centimetre. You can view more details on each measurement unit: decimeter or centim The SI base unit for length is the metre. 1 metre is equal to 10 decimeter, or 100 centim. Note that rounding errors may occur, so always check the results. Use this page to learn how to convert between decimeters and centimetres. Type in your own numbers in the form to convert the units!



Quick conversion chart of decimeter to centim

1 decimeter to centim = 10 centim

5 decimeter to centim = 50 centim

10 decimeter to centim = 100 centim

15 decimeter to centim = 150 centim

20 decimeter to centim = 200 centim

25 decimeter to centim = 250 centim

30 decimeter to centim = 300 centim

40 decimeter to centim = 400 centim

50 decimeter to centim = 500 centim


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Definition: Decimeter

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


Definition: Centimetre

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

So 1 centimetre = 10-2 metre.


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