convert Inch to decimeter

Conversion Formula

1 in = 0.254 dm

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Inch = 0.0254 meters
   1 dm = 0.1 meters
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 in = (0.0254 m) / (0.1 m/dm) = 0.254 dm
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in in by 0.254 to get the equivalent in dm

Example Conversion

Convert 5 in to dm:

5 in × 0.254 = 1.27 dm