Dimes to Dollars Calculator
Convert between dimes, dollars, and other U.S. coins instantly
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Conversion Result
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10 Dimes = $1
From: U.S. coin worth 10 cents (1/10 of a dollar)
To: U.S. dollar (100 cents)
Exchange Rate: 1 Dime = 0.1$
Multiplier: Units (×1)
Common Conversions
10 dimes = $1.00
Basic conversion
Basic conversion
1 dime = 10 cents
Dime value
Dime value
100 dimes = $10.00
Common roll amount
Common roll amount
1000 dimes = $100.00
Large quantity
Large quantity
1 million dimes = $100,000
Very large amount
Very large amount
1 billion dimes = $100,000,000
Massive amount
Massive amount
U.S. Coin Values
Penny
- • Value: 1¢
- • 100 pennies = $1.00
- • Copper-plated zinc
Nickel
- • Value: 5¢
- • 20 nickels = $1.00
- • Copper-nickel alloy
Dime
- • Value: 10¢
- • 10 dimes = $1.00
- • Copper-nickel alloy
- • Smallest U.S. coin
Quarter
- • Value: 25¢
- • 4 quarters = $1.00
- • Copper-nickel alloy
Dime Facts
Etymology:
The word "dime" comes from the Latin "decimus," meaning one-tenth.
History:
Dimes have been part of U.S. currency since 1796.
Size:
Despite being worth more than a penny or nickel, the dime is the smallest U.S. coin.
Weight:
A dime weighs 2.268 grams and is 17.91 mm in diameter.
Composition:
Modern dimes are 91.67% copper and 8.33% nickel.
Understanding Dimes and Dollar Conversion
What is a Dime?
A dime is a U.S. coin worth 10 cents, which is 1/10 of a dollar. It's the smallest coin in physical size among all U.S. circulating coins, despite being worth more than both pennies and nickels.
Conversion Formula
- •Dimes to Dollars: Number of dimes ÷ 10
- •Dollars to Dimes: Number of dollars × 10
- •Basic Rule: 10 dimes = $1.00
Practical Examples
Small Amounts
1 dime = $0.10
5 dimes = $0.50
10 dimes = $1.00
Large Amounts
1,000 dimes = $100
10,000 dimes = $1,000
1 million dimes = $100,000
Coin Rolls
Standard dime roll = 50 dimes = $5.00
Bank box = 250 dimes = $25.00
U.S. Coin Comparison
| Coin | Value | Coins per Dollar | Weight (g) | Diameter (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penny | 1¢ | 100 | 2.5 | 19.05 |
| Nickel | 5¢ | 20 | 5.0 | 21.21 |
| Dime | 10¢ | 10 | 2.268 | 17.91 |
| Quarter | 25¢ | 4 | 5.67 | 24.26 |
| Half Dollar | 50¢ | 2 | 11.34 | 30.61 |