How to Convert Decimeter dm to Centimeter cm

By TurtleDog, 

Decimeter dm and centimeter cm are both units of length. Both are part of the metric system. Converting from one to the other is fairly easy. Please read on to learn how to convert Convert Decimeter dm to Centimeter cm

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

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     First, before we calculate , let's put this conversion into perspective. Understand that a decimeter is longer than a centimeter.
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     Begin the calculation by determining how many decimeters dm you want to convert to centimeters cm. For the sake of this article, let's presume you want to convert 1 decimeter into centimeters.
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     Then, take 1 decimeter and multiply it by 10. You do this because a decimeter is 10 times longer than a centimeter.
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     1 decimeter x 10 equals 10 Centimeters. The formula will always look like this. Decimeter (DM) x 10 = Centimeter (CM)
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     I hope that helps. Basically always multiply dm x 10. Thanks for reading my how to Convert Decimeter dm to Centimeter cm