Decimeter to attometer converter (dm to am)

Conversion Formula

1 dm = 1.0E+17 am

Step-by-Step Explanation

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

Example Conversion

Convert 5 dm to am:

5 dm × 1.0E+17 = 5.0E+17 am