decimetre → centimetre
1 decimetre = 10 centimetres; 1 centimetre = 0.1 decimetres.
decimetre to centimetre
1 dm = 10 cm
decimetre → centimetre conversion table
| decimetre (dm) | centimetre (cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10 |
| 2 | 20 |
| 3 | 30 |
| 5 | 50 |
| 8 | 80 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 15 | 150 |
| 20 | 200 |
| 25 | 250 |
| 30 | 300 |
| 40 | 400 |
| 50 | 500 |
| 60 | 600 |
| 80 | 800 |
| 100 | 1,000 |
Formula and notes
1 decimetre = 10 centimetres; conversely, 1 centimetre = 0.1 decimetres.
The converter uses the base unit method: decimetre has a factor of 0.1 and centimetre has a factor of 0.01, so the target value = source value × (0.1 ÷ 0.01).
Length and area converters use exact international definitions, so results are consistent across calculators.
decimetre to centimetre FAQ
How do I convert centimetre to decimetre?
Multiply the value in centimetre by 0.1 to get decimetre.
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.