Mile to decameter converter (mi to dam)

Conversion Formula

1 mi = 160.9344 dam

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Mile = 1609.344 meters
   1 dam = 10 meters
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 mi = (1609.344 m) / (10 m/dam) = 160.9344 dam
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in mi by 160.9344 to get the equivalent in dam

Example Conversion

Convert 5 mi to dam:

5 mi × 160.9344 = 804.672 dam