Convert Decameter To Millimeter

Measurement is defined as the process of comparing an unknown physical quantity to a known quantity. In different unit systems, different units are employed to express these physical quantities. Unit conversion encompasses length, distance, mass, temperature, and time units. The metric system makes it easier to convert common measurement units into bigger ones like inches, feet, and decameter. It is used widely across the globe as it makes it simpler to convert between the scales.

What is the Decameter?

A decameter is a commonly used unit in the International System of Units. It is used to measure bigger lengths. It comes from the Latin word deca meaning ten. 

The sign dm is used to represent it. 1 decameter is written as 1 dm or 1 dkm. The value of one decameter equals 10 meters or 1000 centimeters.

What is the Millimeter?

A millimeter is also a standard unit of measurement of the length or distance of an object. It is denoted by the symbol mm. 

1 millimeter is written as 1 mm. It is used to measure smaller lengths. Its value is equal to one-thousandth of a meter.

How to convert Decameter To Millimeter?

The value of 1 decameter is equal to 10000 millimeters. 

To convert the decameter to the millimeter, we have to multiply the given value of the decameter by a factor of 10000. 

For example, 30 decameters is converted into millimeters as 30 × 10000 = 30000 millimeters.

1 decameter = 10000 millimeters

or

a decameter = 10000a millimeters

The conversion table between these two units is given below,

Decameter (dm)	Millimeter (mm)
1	10000
2	20000
3	30000
4	40000
5	50000
6	60000
7	70000
8	80000
9	90000
10	100000

Sample Problems

Problem 1: Convert 24 decameters into millimeters.

Solution:

We know,

1 decameter = 10000 millimeters

24 decameter = 10000 × 24 millimeters

= 240000 millimeters

Problem 2: Convert 60 decameters into millimeters.

Solution:

We know,

1 decameter = 10000 millimeters

60 decameter = 10000 × 60 millimeters

= 600000 millimeters

Problem 3: Convert 54 decameters into millimeters.

Solution:

We know,

1 decameter = 10000 millimeters

54 decameter = 10000 × 53 millimeters

= 530000 millimeters

Problem 4: Convert 4.5 decameter into millimeters.

Solution:

We know,

1 decameter = 10000 millimeters

4.5 decameter = 10000 × 4.5 millimeters

= 4500 millimeters

Problem 5: Convert 0.67 decameter into millimeters.

Solution:

We know,

1 decameter = 10000 millimeters

0.67 decameter = 10000 × 0.67 millimeters

= 6700 millimeters