Square Decimeter to Square Meter converter (dm2 to m2)

Conversion Formula

1 dm2 = 0.01 m2

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Square Decimeter = 0.01 m²
   1 Square Meter = 1 m²
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 dm2 = (0.01 m²) / (1 m²/m2) = 0.01 m2
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in dm2 by 0.01 to get the equivalent in m2

Example Conversion

Convert 5 dm2 to m2:

5 dm2 × 0.01 = 0.05 m2