convert Decimeter to Gm

Conversion Formula

1 dm = 1.0E-10 Gm

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 dm = 0.1 meters
   1 Gm = 1000000000 meters
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 dm = (0.1 m) / (1000000000 m/Gm) = 1.0E-10 Gm
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in dm by 1.0E-10 to get the equivalent in Gm

Example Conversion

Convert 5 dm to Gm:

5 dm × 1.0E-10 = 5.0E-10 Gm