A decimeter is 1/10 of a centimeter. A decimeter is equal to 100 mm and 10 cm. In comparison to standard measurement, a decimeter is approximately 3 inches.
The following formulas can be used to convert a decimeter into other common forms of measurement. Millimeter; mm=100 x dm. Centimeter; cm=10 x dm. Meter; m = dm / 10.
The linear measurements of the metric system are based on a meter. 10 decimeters equals one meter. 100 centimeters equals one meter. 1,000 millimeters equals one meter.
The metric system is also known as the International System of Units (SI.) Linear measurements are based on meters. Mass is based on kilograms. Time is based on seconds. Temperature is based on kelvin.