convert Decameter to centimeter

Conversion Formula

1 dam = 1000 cm

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 dam = 10 meters
   1 Centimeter = 0.01 meters
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 dam = (10 m) / (0.01 m/cm) = 1000 cm
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in dam by 1000 to get the equivalent in cm

Example Conversion

Convert 5 dam to cm:

5 dam × 1000 = 5000 cm