convert Millimeter to decimeter

Conversion Formula

1 mm = 0.01 dm

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Millimeter = 0.001 meters
   1 dm = 0.1 meters
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 mm = (0.001 m) / (0.1 m/dm) = 0.01 dm
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in mm by 0.01 to get the equivalent in dm

Example Conversion

Convert 5 mm to dm:

5 mm × 0.01 = 0.05 dm