How do you convert decimeters to centimeters?

Answer by  mathted (27)

One decimeter is equal to ten centimeters. Thus to convert from decimeters to centimeters, simply multiply the given number of decimeters by ten, and you will have the equivalent value in units of centimeters.

Answer by  kdp722 (59)

To convert decimeters to centimeters is very simple - you just need to divide the number of centimeters by 10. For example, if you had 30 cm, you would have 3 dm as 30 divided by 10 equals 3. You can also remember that there are 10 centimeters in 1 decimeter.

Answer by  Student123 (45)

To convert in the metric system, one must move the decimal to the right if you are converting to a smaller unit and to the left if you are converting to a larger unit. Therefore, to go from decimeters to centimeters, move the decimal point to the right one place. Example: 1 dm = 10 cm