Convert 5 cm to dm

Then to convert 5 centimeters to decimeters, we have as a result:

Definition of centimeters

The centimeter (symbol cm) is a unit of length. It is the second submúltiplo of the metro and is equivalent to the hundredth part of him.

Definition of decimeters

The decimeter is a unit of length. It is the first submúltiplo of the metro and is equivalent to the tenth part of it. Its symbol is dm, and has no abbreviation.

Calculate how much are 5 centimeters in decimeters

To know how to convert 5 cm to dm (centimeters to decimeters) we have performed the following calculation:

5 x 0.1 = 0.5

Where: We multiply the value of 5 cm by 0.1 to obtain the result of 0.5 dm. Also remember that 1 centimeters it is equivalent to 0.1 decimeters.