Centimeter to decameter converter (cm to dam)

Conversion Formula

1 cm = 0.001 dam

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Centimeter = 0.01 meters
   1 dam = 10 meters
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 cm = (0.01 m) / (10 m/dam) = 0.001 dam
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in cm by 0.001 to get the equivalent in dam

Example Conversion

Convert 5 cm to dam:

5 cm × 0.001 = 0.005 dam