Convert Decameter to Kilometer
Enter the number of decameters that you want to convert to kilometers.
How to Convert Decameters to Kilometers
The decameter and kilometer are both units of length. By definition, 1 kilometer equals exactly 100 decameters. This means to convert decameters to kilometers, you divide by 100.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 dam to kilometers:
We need to convert decameters to kilometers
Since 1 km = 100 dam, divide by 100
5 ÷ 100 = 0.05
5 dam = 0.05 km
Decameter to Kilometer Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common decameter to kilometer conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Decameters (dam) | Kilometers (km) |
|---|---|
| 1 dam | 0.01 km |
| 2 dam | 0.02 km |
| 5 dam | 0.05 km |
| 10 dam | 0.1 km |
| 15 dam | 0.15 km |
| 20 dam | 0.2 km |
| 25 dam | 0.25 km |
| 50 dam | 0.5 km |
| 100 dam | 1 km |
About These Units
Decameter (dam)
A decameter (dam) is a metric unit of length equal to 10 meters or approximately 32.8 feet. Decameters are occasionally used in surveying, agriculture, and measuring building dimensions. Also spelled dekameter in some regions.
Kilometer (km)
A kilometer (km) is a metric unit of length equal to 1,000 meters or approximately 0.621 miles. Kilometers are the standard unit for measuring road distances, running races, and geographic distances in most countries worldwide. Common conversions: 1 km = 0.621 miles, 1 mile = 1.609 km.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert decameters to kilometers?
To convert decameters to kilometers, divide the value by 100. For example, 10 dam = 0.1 km.
How many kilometers are in 1 decameter?
1 decameter equals 0.01 kilometers.
What is the formula for decameters to kilometers?
The formula is: km = dam ÷ 100.