Decameter to Meter Converter
Convert decameters to meters instantly. 1 decameter = 10 meters
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Decameter to Meter Converter
Convert decameters to meters instantly for length measurement
Quick values:
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Result in Meter
0 Meter
Formula: Meter = Decameter × 10
Centimeter
1,000 cm
Kilometer
0.01 km
Foot
32.81 ft
Yard
10.94 yd
Common Conversions
| Decameter | Meter | Centimeter | Foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 Decameter | 1 Meter | 100 Centimeter | 3.28 Foot |
| 0.5 Decameter | 5 Meter | 500 Centimeter | 16.40 Foot |
| 1 Decameter | 10 Meter | 1000 Centimeter | 32.81 Foot |
| 2 Decameter | 20 Meter | 2000 Centimeter | 65.62 Foot |
| 5 Decameter | 50 Meter | 5000 Centimeter | 164.04 Foot |
| 10 Decameter | 100 Meter | 10000 Centimeter | 328.08 Foot |
| 50 Decameter | 500 Meter | 50000 Centimeter | 1640.42 Foot |
About Decameter and Meter Conversion
Decameter and meter are both units of length in the metric system. Decameter equals 10 meters, while meter is the base unit of the metric system.
What is a Decameter?
A decameter (dam) is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10 meters or 1000 centimeters. It is commonly used in surveying and measuring moderate distances.
What is a Meter?
A meter (m) is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined as the distance traveled by light in vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
Conversion Formula
Where 1 Decameter = 10 Meter:
- 1 Decameter = 10 Meter
- 0.1 Decameter = 1 Meter
- 10 Decameter = 100 Meter
Quick Reference Table
| Decameter | Meter | Centimeter |
|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1 | 100 |
| 0.5 | 5 | 500 |
| 1 | 10 | 1000 |
| 5 | 50 | 5000 |
| 10 | 100 | 10000 |
Note: This converter follows the international metric standard where 1 decameter = 10 meters.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many meters in 1 decameter?
1 decameter = 10 meters. This is the standard metric system conversion.
How to convert decameters to meters?
To convert decameters to meters, multiply the decameter value by 10. Formula: Meters = Decameters × 10. Example: 5 decameters = 5 × 10 = 50 meters.
How many meters in 0.1 decameter?
0.1 decameter = 1 meter. This is simple multiplication: 0.1 × 10 = 1.
Where is decameter used?
Decameter is commonly used in land surveying, agricultural land measurement, and moderate distance measurement. It is a convenient metric unit between meter and hectometer.
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