Attometer to decimeter converter (am to dm)

Conversion Formula

1 am = 1.0E-17 dm

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 am = 1.0E-18 meters
   1 dm = 0.1 meters
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 am = (1.0E-18 m) / (0.1 m/dm) = 1.0E-17 dm
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in am by 1.0E-17 to get the equivalent in dm

Example Conversion

Convert 5 am to dm:

5 am × 1.0E-17 = 5.0E-17 dm