Feet (ft) to Decimeters (dm) Converter

How many feet (ft) are in 1 decimeter (dm)? What is the formula for how to convert feet to decimeters (ft to dm)?

1 foot (ft) = 3.048 decimeters (dm)
So we can say that there is 3.048 decimeters in 1 foot.
This means that the multiplication conversion factor to convert a quantity expressed in a foot unit of measurement to an equivalent quantity expressed in a decimeter unit of measurement is 3.048.

Inversely (or reciprocally),

1 decimeter (dm) = 0.32808398950131 foot (ft)
So we can say that there is 0.32808398950131 foot in 1 decimeter.
This means that the division conversion factor to convert a quantity expressed in a foot unit of measurement to an equivalent quantity expressed in a decimeter unit of measurement is 0.32808398950131.

Knowing this inverse mathematical relationship between the two conversion factors and their reciprocal operations, we can derive two formulas to calculate and convert a quantity of length expressed in feet to an equivalent quantity of length expressed in decimeters (ft to dm). Both formulas will yield the same result. The formulas are:

dm = ft × 3.048    → This is the formula based on the multiplication conversion factor.

and

dm = ft ÷ 0.32808398950131    → This is the formula based on the division conversion factor.

For example, if you have a length of 25 feet that you want to convert to decimeters, you would use either of the two formulas as follows:

dm = 25 ft × 3.048 = 76.2 dm

dm = 25 ft ÷ 0.32808398950131 = 76.2 dm

So, the result is the same using either formula, which is 76.2 decimeters.

Feet to decimeters (ft to dm) conversion chart

To save you time and effort spent on having to perform manual calculations or look up conversion formulas every time a conversion from feet to decimeters is needed, here is a feet-to-decimeters conversion chart for your quick and easy reference. This conversion chart (or conversion table) shows common measurement values of length in feet and their equivalent measurement values in decimeters. These equivalent measurement values may be rounded off to 1 or 2 decimal places when it is mathematically expedient for everyday applications.

Conversion factor of 1 foot to other units of length

Here is a reference list providing a conversion of 1 foot (ft) to its equivalent values in various units of length, both metric and imperial:

What is a foot (ft)?

Definition of foot: A foot is an imperial and US customary unit of length equivalent to 12 inches or 0.3048 meters. It is commonly used in the United States and the United Kingdom for measuring height, furniture dimensions and some sports distances.

The abbreviation for foot is ft.

The informal symbol for foot is represented by a single prime (′) or single quote (‘). For example, 6 feet can be written as 6′.

What is a decimeter (dm)?

Definition of decimeter: A decimeter is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI), commonly known as the metric system. It is equivalent to one tenth of a meter (0.1 m). It is less commonly used than centimeters or meters but can be useful for intermediate measurements.

The abbreviation for decimeter is dm. The single Unicode character ㍷ (U+3377) represents the 2-character Latin abbreviation for decimeter. The Windows Alt code for this character ㍷ is Alt + 13175.