centimetre → decimetre
1 centimetre = 0.1 decimetres; 1 decimetre = 10 centimetres.
centimetre to decimetre
1 cm = 0.1 dm
centimetre → decimetre conversion table
| centimetre (cm) | decimetre (dm) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 0.3 |
| 5 | 0.5 |
| 8 | 0.8 |
| 10 | 1 |
| 15 | 1.5 |
| 20 | 2 |
| 25 | 2.5 |
| 30 | 3 |
| 40 | 4 |
| 50 | 5 |
| 60 | 6 |
| 80 | 8 |
| 100 | 10 |
Formula and notes
1 centimetre = 0.1 decimetres; conversely, 1 decimetre = 10 centimetres.
The converter uses the base unit method: centimetre has a factor of 0.01 and decimetre has a factor of 0.1, so the target value = source value × (0.01 ÷ 0.1).
Length and area converters use exact international definitions, so results are consistent across calculators.
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centimetre to decimetre FAQ
How do I convert decimetre to centimetre?
Multiply the value in decimetre by 10 to get centimetre.
Is the conversion exact?
Yes. Every unit is defined by a fixed factor relative to the base unit, so the result is exact apart from rounding.