Decimeter is 0.1 meter units.
Decimeters to US survey feet Converter — dm to ftUS
Convert Decimeter (dm) to US survey foot (ftUS) using the exact conversion factor (1 decimeter = 0.3280833333 us survey foot). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Decimeters to US survey feet converter
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Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
The US survey foot is 1200/3937 meters and is retained for legacy land records.
Result = input x 0.1 / 0.3048006096.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Decimeters to US survey feet
Decimeter and US survey foot both measure length. Specifically: Decimeter is 0.1 meter units, and the US survey foot is 1200/3937 meters and is retained for legacy land records.
Formula
us survey feet = decimeters × 0.328083333333
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 decimeter equals 0.1 base units, and 1 us survey foot equals 0.304800609601 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct decimeter-to-us survey foot factor of 0.328083333333.
Simple example
1 dm × 0.3280833333 = 0.3280833333 ftUS
1 decimeter = 0.3280833333 us survey feet.
Real-world example
10 dm × 0.3280833333 = 3.280833333 ftUS
10 decimeters = 3.280833333 us survey feet.
Conversion table
| Decimeter (dm) | US survey foot (ftUS) |
|---|---|
| 1 dm | 0.3280833333 ftUS |
| 5 dm | 1.640416667 ftUS |
| 10 dm | 3.280833333 ftUS |
| 21.0975 dm | 6.921738125 ftUS |
| 42.195 dm | 13.84347625 ftUS |
| 100 dm | 32.80833333 ftUS |
Reverse conversion: US survey foot to Decimeter
0.3280833333 ftUS × 3.048006096 = 0.9999999999 dm
0.3280833333 us survey feet = 0.9999999999 decimeters.
decimeters = us survey feet × 3.04800609601
For a page dedicated to this direction, see US survey foot to Decimeter.
Understanding the Decimeter (dm)
Decimeter is 0.1 meter units.
Understanding the US survey foot (ftUS)
The US survey foot is 1200/3937 meters and is retained for legacy land records.
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Frequently asked questions
How many us survey feet are in 1 decimeter?
1 decimeter equals 0.3280833333 us survey feet, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert decimeter to us survey foot?
Multiply the decimeter value by 0.3280833333. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert us survey foot back to decimeter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 us survey foot equals 3.048006096 decimeters. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a decimeter?
Decimeter (dm) is a unit of length.
What is a us survey foot?
US survey foot (ftUS) is a unit of length.
Is the decimeter to us survey foot conversion exact?
Yes. Both decimeter and us survey foot are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.3280833333 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.