Kilometer to decameter converter (km to dam)

Conversion Formula

1 km = 100 dam

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Kilometer = 1000 meters
   1 dam = 10 meters
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 km = (1000 m) / (10 m/dam) = 100 dam
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in km by 100 to get the equivalent in dam

Example Conversion

Convert 5 km to dam:

5 km × 100 = 500 dam