Centimeters to Decimeters
1 cm = 0.1 dm. Edit either value to convert instantly.
Conversion formula
dm = cm × (0.01) × (10)1 cm = 0.1 dm
centimeter (cm)
One centimeter equals exactly 0.01 m.
Source: BIPM SI Brochure, 9th edition — SI prefixes and accepted non-SI units
decimeter (dm)
One decimeter equals exactly 0.1 m.
Source: BIPM SI Brochure, 9th edition — SI prefixes and accepted non-SI units
Conversion table
| cm | dm |
|---|---|
| = 0.1 | |
| = 0.2 | |
| = 0.5 | |
| = 1 | |
| = 1.5 | |
| = 2 | |
| = 2.5 | |
| = 3 | |
| = 4 | |
| = 4.5 |
| cm | dm |
|---|---|
| = 5 | |
| = 6 | |
| = 7 | |
| = 8 | |
| = 9 | |
| = 10 | |
| = 15 | |
| = 16 | |
| = 17 | |
| = 18 |
Frequently asked questions
How many decimeters are in 1 centimeter?
1 cm = 0.1 dm. dm = cm × (0.01) × (10)
How do I convert cm to dm?
dm = cm × (0.01) × (10)
Is 1 centimeter bigger than 1 decimeter?
1 cm = 0.1 dm.
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