Convert hectometer to millimeter
Please provide values below to convert hectometer [hm] to millimeter [mm], or Convert millimeter to hectometer.
How to Convert Hectometer to Millimeter
1 hm = 100000 mm
Example: convert 15 hm to mm:
15 hm = 15 × 100000 mm = 1500000 mm
Hectometer to Millimeter Conversion Table
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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.
Millimeter
A millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "milli-" comes from the Latin word "mille," meaning thousand. The millimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The millimeter is widely used in engineering and manufacturing for high-precision measurements. It is also a common unit in construction and for measuring small objects.