How to convert decimeters to feet
ft = dm × 0.3280839895Because one foot equals 3.048 decimeters, you can also divide: ft = dm ÷ 3.048.
A decimeter is smaller than a foot: it takes 3.048 decimeters to make one foot.
Worked examples
- 1 decimeter1 dm × 0.3280839895 = 0.3280839895 ft
- 5 decimeters5 dm × 0.3280839895 = 1.640419948 ft
- 10 decimeters10 dm × 0.3280839895 = 3.280839895 ft
- 20 decimeters20 dm × 0.3280839895 = 6.56167979 ft
- 100 decimeters100 dm × 0.3280839895 = 32.80839895 ft
Decimeters to feet conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Decimeters (dm) | Feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 dm | 0.032808399 ft |
| 0.25 dm | 0.082020997 ft |
| 0.5 dm | 0.16404199 ft |
| 1 dm | 0.32808399 ft |
| 2 dm | 0.65616798 ft |
| 3 dm | 0.98425197 ft |
| 4 dm | 1.312336 ft |
| 5 dm | 1.6404199 ft |
| 6 dm | 1.9685039 ft |
| 7 dm | 2.2965879 ft |
| 8 dm | 2.6246719 ft |
| 9 dm | 2.9527559 ft |
| 10 dm | 3.2808399 ft |
| Decimeters (dm) | Feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 12 dm | 3.9370079 ft |
| 15 dm | 4.9212598 ft |
| 20 dm | 6.5616798 ft |
| 25 dm | 8.2020997 ft |
| 30 dm | 9.8425197 ft |
| 40 dm | 13.12336 ft |
| 50 dm | 16.404199 ft |
| 75 dm | 24.606299 ft |
| 100 dm | 32.808399 ft |
| 250 dm | 82.020997 ft |
| 500 dm | 164.04199 ft |
| 1,000 dm | 328.08399 ft |
About the units
Decimeter (dm)
The decimeter (dm) is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). One decimeter equals 0.1 meters (m).
Foot (ft)
Exactly 0.3048 m, or 12 inches. Feet are used in the US for height, room dimensions and aircraft altitude; a standard ceiling is 8 ft.
Frequently asked questions
How many feet are in one decimeter?
There are 0.3280839895 feet in one decimeter, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert decimeters to feet?
Multiply the number of decimeters by 0.3280839895. For example, 10 dm × 0.3280839895 = 3.280839895 ft.
How many decimeters are in one foot?
One foot equals 3.048 decimeters. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 0.3280839895.
What is 10 decimeters in feet?
10 dm = 3.280839895 ft.
Is this dm to ft converter accurate?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly in terms of SI units, so the conversion factor is exact; results are shown to 12 significant figures by default and you can change precision in the converter. Calculations run in your browser using the same tested engine that generated this page.
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