Convert 17 dm to cm

Then to convert 17 decimeters to centimeters, 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 17 decimeters in centimeters

To know how to convert 17 dm to cm (decimeters to centimeters) we have performed the following calculation:

17 x 10 = 170

Where: We multiply the value of 17 dm by 10 to obtain the result of 170 cm. Also remember that 1 decimeters it is equivalent to 10 centimeters.