Online calculator to convert square centimeters to square decimeters (cm2 to dm2) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Area units.
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between square centimeters and square decimeters.
What is a square centimeter (cm2)?
A square centimeter is a unit of area in the Metric System. The symbol for square centimeter is cm2. There are 100 square centimeters in a square decimeter. A square centimeter is calculated as the area of a square that has 1 centimeter on each side. The International spelling for this unit is square centimetre.
What is a square decimeter (dm2)?
A square decimeter is a unit of area in the Metric System. The symbol for square decimeter is dm2. There are 0.01 square decimeters in a square centimeter. A square decimeter is calculated as the area of a square that has 1 decimeter on each side. The International spelling for this unit is square decimetre.
Conversion Formula
Let's take a closer look at the conversion formula so that you can do these conversions yourself with a calculator or with an old-fashioned pencil and paper.
The formula to convert from cm2 to dm2 is:
dm2 = cm2 ÷ 100
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from square centimeters to square decimeters (cm2 to dm2).
Square Centimeter to Square Decimeter Conversion Example
Task: Convert 2,500 square centimeters to square decimeters (show work) Formula: cm2 ÷ 100 = dm2 Calculations: 2,500 cm2 ÷ 100 = 25 dm2 Result: 2,500 cm2 is equal to 25 dm2
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from cm2 to dm2.
Square Centimeters to Square Decimeters Conversion Chart
| square centimeters (cm2) | square decimeters (dm2) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm2 | 0.01 dm2 |
| 2 cm2 | 0.02 dm2 |
| 3 cm2 | 0.03 dm2 |
| 4 cm2 | 0.04 dm2 |
| 5 cm2 | 0.05 dm2 |
| 6 cm2 | 0.06 dm2 |
| 7 cm2 | 0.07 dm2 |
| 8 cm2 | 0.08 dm2 |
| 9 cm2 | 0.09 dm2 |
| 10 cm2 | 0.1 dm2 |
| 20 cm2 | 0.2 dm2 |
| 30 cm2 | 0.3 dm2 |
| 40 cm2 | 0.4 dm2 |
| 50 cm2 | 0.5 dm2 |
| 75 cm2 | 0.75 dm2 |
| 100 cm2 | 1 dm2 |
| 250 cm2 | 2.5 dm2 |
| 500 cm2 | 5 dm2 |
| 750 cm2 | 7.5 dm2 |
| 1,000 cm2 | 10 dm2 |
| 2,500 cm2 | 25 dm2 |
| 5,000 cm2 | 50 dm2 |
| 7,500 cm2 | 75 dm2 |
| 10,000 cm2 | 100 dm2 |
| 25,000 cm2 | 250 dm2 |
| 50,000 cm2 | 500 dm2 |
| 75,000 cm2 | 750 dm2 |
| 100,000 cm2 | 1,000 dm2 |
| 250,000 cm2 | 2,500 dm2 |
Related Units
This table provides a summary of the Area units within their respective measurement systems.
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| square inches | in2 or sq in | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| square feet | ft2 or sq ft | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| square yards | yd2 or sq yd | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| acres | ac | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| square miles | mi2 or sq mi | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| square millimeters | mm2 | Metric System |
| square centimeters | cm2 | Metric System |
| square decimeters | dm2 | Metric System |
| square meters | m2 | Metric System |
| square decameters | dam2 | Metric System |
| square hectometers | hm2 | Metric System |
| hectares | ha | Metric System |
| square kilometers | km2 | Metric System |
Note: For area conversions, US Customary Units and the Imperial System are equivalent.
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