convert Decimeter to kilometer

Conversion Formula

1 dm = 0.0001 km

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 dm = 0.1 meters
   1 Kilometer = 1000 meters
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 dm = (0.1 m) / (1000 m/km) = 0.0001 km
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in dm by 0.0001 to get the equivalent in km

Example Conversion

Convert 5 dm to km:

5 dm × 0.0001 = 0.0005 km