Light year to decameter converter (ly to dam)

Conversion Formula

1 ly = 9.4607E+14 dam

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Light year = 9.4607E+15 meters
   1 dam = 10 meters
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 ly = (9.4607E+15 m) / (10 m/dam) = 9.4607E+14 dam
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in ly by 9.4607E+14 to get the equivalent in dam

Example Conversion

Convert 5 ly to dam:

5 ly × 9.4607E+14 = 4.73035E+15 dam