Convert Decameter to Meter
Enter the number of decameters that you want to convert to meters.
How to Convert Decameters to Meters
The decameter and meter are both units of length. By definition, 1 decameter equals exactly 10 meters. This means to convert decameters to meters, you multiply by 10.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 dam to meters:
We need to convert decameters to meters
Since 1 dam = 10 m, multiply by 10
5 × 10 = 50
5 dam = 50 m
Decameter to Meter Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common decameter to meter conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Decameters (dam) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 dam | 10 m |
| 2 dam | 20 m |
| 5 dam | 50 m |
| 10 dam | 100 m |
| 15 dam | 150 m |
| 20 dam | 200 m |
| 25 dam | 250 m |
| 50 dam | 500 m |
| 100 dam | 1000 m |
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.
Meter (m)
The meter (m) is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI), used worldwide for scientific and everyday measurements. One meter equals 100 centimeters, 3.281 feet, or 39.37 inches. Originally defined as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert decameters to meters?
To convert decameters to meters, multiply the value by 10. For example, 10 dam = 100 m.
How many meters are in 1 decameter?
1 decameter equals 10 meters.
What is the formula for decameters to meters?
The formula is: m = dam × 10.