Hectometer to decimeter converter (hm to dm)

Conversion Formula

1 hm = 1000 dm

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 hm = 100 meters
   1 dm = 0.1 meters
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 hm = (100 m) / (0.1 m/dm) = 1000 dm
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in hm by 1000 to get the equivalent in dm

Example Conversion

Convert 5 hm to dm:

5 hm × 1000 = 5000 dm