Decimeter to femtometer converter (dm to fm)

Conversion Formula

1 dm = 1.0E+14 fm

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 dm = 0.1 meters
   1 fm = 1.0E-15 meters
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 dm = (0.1 m) / (1.0E-15 m/fm) = 1.0E+14 fm
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in dm by 1.0E+14 to get the equivalent in fm

Example Conversion

Convert 5 dm to fm:

5 dm × 1.0E+14 = 5.0E+14 fm