Femtometer to centimeter converter (fm to cm)

Conversion Formula

1 fm = 1.0E-13 cm

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 fm = 1.0E-15 meters
   1 Centimeter = 0.01 meters
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 fm = (1.0E-15 m) / (0.01 m/cm) = 1.0E-13 cm
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in fm by 1.0E-13 to get the equivalent in cm

Example Conversion

Convert 5 fm to cm:

5 fm × 1.0E-13 = 5.0E-13 cm