Decimeter to millimeter converter (dm to mm)

Conversion Formula

1 dm = 100 mm

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 dm = 0.1 meters
   1 Millimeter = 0.001 meters
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 dm = (0.1 m) / (0.001 m/mm) = 100 mm
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in dm by 100 to get the equivalent in mm

Example Conversion

Convert 5 dm to mm:

5 dm × 100 = 500 mm