convert Centimeter to decimeter

Conversion Formula

1 cm = 0.1 dm

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Centimeter = 0.01 meters
   1 dm = 0.1 meters
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 cm = (0.01 m) / (0.1 m/dm) = 0.1 dm
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in cm by 0.1 to get the equivalent in dm

Example Conversion

Convert 5 cm to dm:

5 cm × 0.1 = 0.5 dm