Decimeter to yoctometer converter (dm to ym)

Conversion Formula

1 dm = 1.0E+23 ym

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 dm = 0.1 meters
   1 ym = 1.0E-24 meters
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 dm = (0.1 m) / (1.0E-24 m/ym) = 1.0E+23 ym
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in dm by 1.0E+23 to get the equivalent in ym

Example Conversion

Convert 5 dm to ym:

5 dm × 1.0E+23 = 5.0E+23 ym