convert Decimeter to hectometer

Conversion Formula

1 dm = 0.001 hm

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 dm = 0.1 meters
   1 hm = 100 meters
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 dm = (0.1 m) / (100 m/hm) = 0.001 hm
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in dm by 0.001 to get the equivalent in hm

Example Conversion

Convert 5 dm to hm:

5 dm × 0.001 = 0.005 hm