Convert centimeter to hectometer
Please provide values below to convert centimeter [cm] to hectometer [hm], or Convert hectometer to centimeter.
How to Convert Centimeter to Hectometer
1 cm = 0.0001 hm
Example: convert 15 cm to hm:
15 cm = 15 × 0.0001 hm = 0.0015 hm
Centimeter to Hectometer Conversion Table
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Centimeter
A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "centi-" comes from the Latin word "centum," meaning hundred. The centimeter was part of the original metric system established in France in 1795.
Current Use
The centimeter is a very common unit of measurement for everyday objects and is used in many fields, including science, engineering, and fashion.
Hectometer
A hectometer is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 100 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "hecto-" from the Greek "hekaton" meaning hundred, was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The hectometer is not a widely used unit of length in English-speaking countries. It is sometimes used in surveying and for marking distances on highways in some countries.