Convert handbreadth to hectometer
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to hectometer [hm], or Convert hectometer to handbreadth.
How to Convert Handbreadth to Hectometer
1 handbreadth = 0.000762 hm
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to hm:
15 handbreadth = 15 × 0.000762 hm = 0.01143 hm
Handbreadth to Hectometer Conversion Table
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Handbreadth
A handbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of the hand at the knuckles, excluding the thumb. It is typically about 3 inches.
History/Origin
The handbreadth has been used as a unit of measurement in many cultures throughout history.
Current Use
The handbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.
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.