Convert centimeter to decimeter
Please provide values below to convert centimeter [cm] to decimeter [dm], or Convert decimeter to centimeter.
How to Convert Centimeter to Decimeter
1 cm = 0.1 dm
Example: convert 15 cm to dm:
15 cm = 15 × 0.1 dm = 1.5 dm
Centimeter to Decimeter Conversion Table
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Centimeter
A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "centi-" comes from the Latin word "centum," meaning hundred. The centimeter was part of the original metric system established in France in 1795.
Current Use
The centimeter is a very common unit of measurement for everyday objects and is used in many fields, including science, engineering, and fashion.
Decimeter
A decimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-tenth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "deci-" comes from the Latin word "decimus," meaning tenth. The decimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The decimeter is not as commonly used in everyday life as other metric units like the centimeter or meter, but it is sometimes used in technical and scientific contexts.