convert Decimeter to meter

Conversion Formula

1 dm = 0.1 m

Step-by-Step Explanation

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

Example Conversion

Convert 5 dm to m:

5 dm × 0.1 = 0.5 m