Decameter to Kilometer Converter

Decameter (dam) to Kilometer (km) Conversion

The decameter (dam) is used to measure medium-scale distances like the length of a tennis court (~2.3 dam) or a cricket pitch (~2.0 dam). It’s also practical for land surveying and agricultural plots (e.g., a small field might be 10 dam × 20 dam). The Kilometer (km) is used for longer distances like city-to-city travel (e.g., 50 km), marathon races (42.195 km), or highway spans (e.g., 100 km). It's also used in aviation and sports like cycling.

Conversion Formula

To convert between Decameter (dam) and Kilometer (km), use the following formulas:

1 Decameter (dam) = 0.01 Kilometer (km)

1 Kilometer (km) = 100 Decameter (dam)

Example Conversions