Convert decimeters of length into square decimeters when the width is known. The old redirect to dm2 to dm3 answered a different area-to-volume intent.
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dm2 = length(dm) x width(dm)
A length value cannot become square decimeters without a width.
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Quick answer
dm2 = length(dm) x width(dm). A length value cannot become square decimeters without a width.
Examples
| Length, dm | Width, dm | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 2 | 20 dm2 |
| 25 | 4 | 100 dm2 |
| 7.5 | 3 | 22.5 dm2 |
Why the extra value is required
Decimeter length, square decimeter area and cubic decimeter volume are different dimensions. A correct calculator must ask for width or thickness instead of silently redirecting to another unit intent.
Common mistake
Do not use an area-to-volume converter for a length-to-area question, and do not reverse dm3 to dm2 without a thickness value.