convert Foot to decimeter

Conversion Formula

1 ft = 3.048 dm

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Foot = 0.3048 meters
   1 dm = 0.1 meters
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 ft = (0.3048 m) / (0.1 m/dm) = 3.048 dm
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in ft by 3.048 to get the equivalent in dm

Example Conversion

Convert 5 ft to dm:

5 ft × 3.048 = 15.24 dm