convert Decimeter to centimeter

Conversion Formula

1 dm = 10 cm

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 dm = 0.1 meters
   1 Centimeter = 0.01 meters
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 dm = (0.1 m) / (0.01 m/cm) = 10 cm
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in dm by 10 to get the equivalent in cm

Example Conversion

Convert 5 dm to cm:

5 dm × 10 = 50 cm