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To convert from Decimeter (dm) to Millimeter (mm), use the following formula:
Let's convert 5 Decimeter (dm) to Millimeter (mm).
Using the formula:
Therefore, 5 Decimeter (dm) is equal to Millimeter (mm).
Here are some quick reference conversions from Decimeter (dm) to Millimeter (mm):
| Decimeters | Millimeters |
|---|---|
| 0.000001 dm | mm |
| 0.001 dm | mm |
| 0.1 dm | mm |
| 1 dm | mm |
| 2 dm | mm |
| 3 dm | mm |
| 4 dm | mm |
| 5 dm | mm |
| 6 dm | mm |
| 7 dm | mm |
| 8 dm | mm |
| 9 dm | mm |
| 10 dm | mm |
| 20 dm | mm |
| 30 dm | mm |
| 40 dm | mm |
| 50 dm | mm |
| 100 dm | mm |
| 1000 dm | mm |
| 10000 dm | mm |
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A decimeter (dm) is a unit of length in the metric system equal to one-tenth of a meter (0.1 m).
Its plural form is decimeters.
One of the most important uses of the decimeter is in measuring volume.
A cubic decimeter (dm3) is the volume of a cube with edges that are one decimeter long. This connection is beneficial, as one cubic decimeter is precisely equal to one liter (L).
This direct relationship (1 dm3 = 1 L) makes the decimeter a fundamental unit in chemistry and physics for calculating liquid volumes and densities.
The decimeter serves as a convenient intermediate unit between the meter (m) and the centimeter (cm). It provides a practical step in the metric system's base-10 structure.
Here are the key conversions:
While less common in everyday conversation, the decimeter is often used in specific fields, such as woodworking and shoemaking, for measurements that are too large for centimeters but too small for fractions of a meter.
The name "decimeter" comes from the Latin word decimus, meaning "tenth."
The prefix "deci-" always signifies one-tenth (1/10 or 10-1) of a base unit.
Understanding this prefix makes it easy to convert between different metric units.
A millimeter (mm) is a small unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a meter (1/1000 m or 0.001 m).
The word itself comes from the Latin "mille," meaning "thousand."
This is why the prefix "milli" in the metric system always means one-thousandth of a base unit—just like a milligram is one-thousandth of a gram.
The plural form is millimeters.
Understanding the relationship between millimeters and inches is crucial, particularly for projects that utilize both metric and imperial systems.
The official mm-to-inch conversion is a precise measurement used worldwide in engineering and manufacturing.
The millimeter is the standard unit for measuring small distances with precision.
You likely encounter millimeter measurements more often than you think in daily life, science, and technology.