Meter to decimeter converter (m to dm)

Conversion Formula

1 m = 10 dm

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Meter = 1 meters
   1 dm = 0.1 meters
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 m = (1 m) / (0.1 m/dm) = 10 dm
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in m by 10 to get the equivalent in dm

Example Conversion

Convert 5 m to dm:

5 m × 10 = 50 dm