Convert Kilometer to Decameter
Enter the number of kilometers that you want to convert to decameters.
How to Convert Kilometers to Decameters
The kilometer and decameter are both units of length. By definition, 1 kilometer equals exactly 100 decameters. This means to convert kilometers to decameters, you multiply by 100.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 km to decameters:
We need to convert kilometers to decameters
Since 1 km = 100 dam, multiply by 100
5 × 100 = 500
5 km = 500 dam
Kilometer to Decameter Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common kilometer to decameter conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Kilometers (km) | Decameters (dam) |
|---|---|
| 1 km | 100 dam |
| 2 km | 200 dam |
| 5 km | 500 dam |
| 10 km | 1000 dam |
| 15 km | 1500 dam |
| 20 km | 2000 dam |
| 25 km | 2500 dam |
| 50 km | 5000 dam |
| 100 km | 10000 dam |
About These Units
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert kilometers to decameters?
To convert kilometers to decameters, multiply the value by 100. For example, 10 km = 1000 dam.
How many decameters are in 1 kilometer?
1 kilometer equals 100 decameters.
What is the formula for kilometers to decameters?
The formula is: dam = km × 100.