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A decimeter (dm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-tenth of a meter. It is a standard unit of measurement that is used for dimensions not conveniently expressed in meters or centimeters, providing an intermediate scale for precision.
Definition of GigameterA gigameter (Gm) is a unit of length in the metric system that equals one billion meters (1,000,000,000 meters). It is used for measuring astronomical distances within the solar system or between galaxies, emphasizing its role in large-scale space measurements.
Decimeter (dm) | Gigameter (Gm) |
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1 dm | 1e-10 Gm |
10 dm | 1e-9 Gm |
100 dm | 1e-8 Gm |
1,000 dm | 1e-7 Gm |
10,000 dm | 1e-6 Gm |
100,000 dm | 1e-5 Gm |
1,000,000 dm | 1e-4 Gm |
10,000,000 dm | 1e-3 Gm |
100,000,000 dm | 1e-2 Gm |
1,000,000,000 dm | 1e-1 Gm |
1 dm = 1e-10 Gm
1 Gm = 1e+10 dm
Example 1:
convert 5 dm to Gm:
5 dm = 5 x 1e-10 Gm = 5e-10 Gm
Example 2:
convert 250 dm to Gm:
250 dm = 250 x 1e-10 Gm = 2.5e-8 Gm
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Example 1:
To convert 20 decimeters to gigameters:
20 dm = 20 x 1e-10 Gm = 2e-9 Gm
Example 2:
To convert 450 decimeters to gigameters:
450 dm = 450 x 1e-10 Gm = 4.5e-8 Gm