Yoctometer to decimeter converter (ym to dm)

Conversion Formula

1 ym = 1.0E-23 dm

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 ym = 1.0E-24 meters
   1 dm = 0.1 meters
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 ym = (1.0E-24 m) / (0.1 m/dm) = 1.0E-23 dm
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in ym by 1.0E-23 to get the equivalent in dm

Example Conversion

Convert 5 ym to dm:

5 ym × 1.0E-23 = 5.0E-23 dm