Convert square decimeter to square kilometer
Please provide values below to convert square decimeter [dm^2] to square kilometer [km^2], or Convert square kilometer to square decimeter.
How to Convert Square Decimeter to Square Kilometer
1 dm^2 = 1e-08 km^2
Example: convert 15 dm^2 to km^2:
15 dm^2 = 15 × 1e-08 km^2 = 1.5e-07 km^2
Square Decimeter to Square Kilometer Conversion Table
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Square Decimeter
A square decimeter (dm^2) is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides of one decimeter (10 centimeters).
History/Origin
The square decimeter is derived from the decimeter, a metric unit of length, and has been used in metric measurements for expressing small to moderate areas, especially in scientific and engineering contexts since the adoption of the metric system.
Current Use
The square decimeter is used in various fields such as engineering, architecture, and science for measuring small surface areas, particularly where metric units are standard and precise measurements are required.
Square Kilometer
A square kilometer is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides measuring one kilometer each.
History/Origin
The square kilometer has been used as a standard unit of area measurement in the metric system since its adoption, primarily for measuring large land areas such as countries and regions.
Current Use
It is commonly used in geography, urban planning, and environmental studies to quantify land and area sizes, especially in contexts requiring large-scale measurements.