kilolumen to decalumen
Convert kilolumen (klm) to decalumen (dalm). Use an editable luminous flux converter, conversion formula, and reference table.
1 klm = 100 dalm
Conversion formula
One kilolumen equals 100 decalumen. Multiply your value in kilolumen by this factor to get decalumen. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.
Worked example
To convert 5 kilolumen:5 × 100 = 500 dalm
Conversion table
| kilolumen (klm) | decalumen (dalm) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 1 |
| 0.1 | 10 |
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 200 |
| 5 | 500 |
| 10 | 1,000 |
| 25 | 2,500 |
| 50 | 5,000 |
| 100 | 10,000 |
| 1000 | 100,000 |
About these measurements
Luminous flux measures the visible-light output weighted by human visual sensitivity.
The base reference used here is the lumen. One kilolumen is 1,000 base units; one decalumen is 10 base units.
Important distinctions
Lumens measure light output; lux measures illumination per unit area.
Precision
The converter uses stored conversion factors and floating-point arithmetic. Results display up to ten significant digits, switching to scientific notation for very small or large values. Keep the precision of your original measurement when reporting results.
Common questions
How do I convert klm to dalm?
Multiply the quantity in klm by 100. You can also type the value into the converter above.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Yes. Use the swap button or open the decalumen to kilolumen converter.
Reference
NIST Guide to the SI — conversion factors and prefix conventions. SI prefixes scale units by powers of ten; the dimension-specific notes above describe the assumptions used on this page.
