If the question refers to converting from a smaller unit such as inch or centimetre to a larger unit such as foot or metre, the answer is Yes, you divide the number - in these examples by 12 or 100 respectively.
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To convert a given unit to a larger unit, you need to determine the conversion factor between the two units. Divide the given value by the conversion factor to get the answer in the larger unit.
In the metric system basic units are multiplied or divided by 10 to get larger and smaller units
In the metric system basic units are multiplied or divided by 10 to get larger and smaller units
In the metric system basic units are multiplied or divided by 10 to get larger and smaller units
Divide by the conversion factor to get the equivalent value in the smaller unit.