Decimeter to light year converter (dm to ly)

Conversion Formula

1 dm = 1.057004238587E-17 ly

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 dm = 0.1 meters
   1 Light year = 9.4607E+15 meters
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 dm = (0.1 m) / (9.4607E+15 m/ly) = 1.057004238587E-17 ly
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in dm by 1.057004238587E-17 to get the equivalent in ly

Example Conversion

Convert 5 dm to ly:

5 dm × 1.057004238587E-17 = 5.285021192935E-17 ly