Yard to decimeter converter (yd to dm)

Conversion Formula

1 yd = 9.144 dm

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Yard = 0.9144 meters
   1 dm = 0.1 meters
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 yd = (0.9144 m) / (0.1 m/dm) = 9.144 dm
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in yd by 9.144 to get the equivalent in dm

Example Conversion

Convert 5 yd to dm:

5 yd × 9.144 = 45.72 dm