Dekameter To Kilometer Converter

(dam^2 to km^2 converter)

Convert dam² to km²


Effortlessly Convert Square Dekameters to Square Kilometers


(Last Updated On: 2024-04-08)

Discover the simplicity of converting dam^2 to km^2 with our intuitive Square Dekameter to Square Kilometer Converter, designed for accuracy and ease.

What are Dekameter and Kilometer

Definition of Dekameter

A dekameter, often abbreviated as 'dam', is a unit of length in the metric system equal to ten meters. It is not as commonly used as meters, centimeters, or kilometers, but it serves as an intermediate scale for measuring larger distances that do not require the extensive magnitude of kilometers. Dekameters are often used in land measurement for agricultural and forestry plots where intermediate precision is needed.

Definition of Kilometer

A kilometer, symbolized as 'km', is a unit of length in the metric system and is equivalent to one thousand meters. It is one of the most widely used units for measuring distances between geographical locations on land. Kilometers are commonly used to express the distances between cities or to measure the length of roads. This unit provides a convenient measure for longer distances where the use of meters would be impractical due to large numeric values.

Dekameter to Kilometer Conversion Table

Square Dekameter (dam^2) Square Kilometer (km^2)
1 dam^2 0.0001 km^2
10 dam^2 0.001 km^2
100 dam^2 0.01 km^2
500 dam^2 0.05 km^2
1000 dam^2 0.1 km^2
5000 dam^2 0.5 km^2
10000 dam^2 1 km^2
15000 dam^2 1.5 km^2
20000 dam^2 2 km^2
50000 dam^2 5 km^2

Conversion of Dekameter to Kilometer

1 dam^2 = 0.0001 km^2
1 km^2 = 10,000 dam^2

Example 1:
convert 250 dam^2 to km^2:
250 dam^2 = 250 × 0.0001 km^2 = 0.025 km^2

Example 2:
convert 5,000 dam^2 to km^2:
5,000 dam^2 = 5,000 × 0.0001 km^2 = 0.5 km^2

History of Dekameter and Kilometer

The Square Dekameter to Square Kilometer Converter has roots in the widespread adoption of the metric system. With the need to simplify land area calculations, especially in fields like surveying, agriculture, and environmental planning, this tool emerged as an efficient solution for converting between these two square measurement units.

How to use Dekameter to Kilometer Converter

Real Life Applications of Dekameter to Kilometer

Explore the practical utility of the Square Dekameter to Square Kilometer Converter across various real-world scenarios.

Solved Examples dam^2 to km^2

Example 1: To convert 300 dam^2 to km^2, multiply by 0.0001 to get 0.03 km^2.

Example 2: Converting 12,000 dam^2 to km^2 gives you 1.2 km^2 after multiplication with the conversion factor.

FAQs - Square Dekameter to Square Kilometer Converter

What is a square dekameter?
A square dekameter is a metric unit for measuring area, equivalent to 100 square meters.
How does the converter work?
Enter the area in dam^2, hit convert, and the tool calculates the equivalent area in km^2.
Is this tool free to use?
Yes, our square dekameter to square kilometer converter is completely free to use.