convert Millimeter to decameter

Conversion Formula

1 mm = 0.0001 dam

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Millimeter = 0.001 meters
   1 dam = 10 meters
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 mm = (0.001 m) / (10 m/dam) = 0.0001 dam
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in mm by 0.0001 to get the equivalent in dam

Example Conversion

Convert 5 mm to dam:

5 mm × 0.0001 = 0.0005 dam