what is dm in measurement

dm in measurement usually means decimeter , a metric unit of length equal to one-tenth of a meter or 10 centimeters. In short: 1 dm = 0.1 m = 10 cm.

Quick Scoop

• Symbol: dm.

• What it measures: length or distance.

• Where it’s used: the metric system.

Example

If an object is 3 dm long, that is the same as 30 cm or 0.3 m.

Note

People sometimes mix up dm with other abbreviations, but in measurement it most commonly refers to decimeter.