Convert yard to hectometer
Please provide values below to convert yard [yd] to hectometer [hm], or Convert hectometer to yard.
How to Convert Yard to Hectometer
1 yd = 0.009144 hm
Example: convert 15 yd to hm:
15 yd = 15 × 0.009144 hm = 0.13716 hm
Yard to Hectometer Conversion Table
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Yard
A yard is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement, equal to 3 feet or 36 inches.
History/Origin
The origin of the yard is uncertain, but it is believed to have been derived from the length of a man's belt or girdle. The yard was standardized as part of the English (and later British Imperial) system of units.
Current Use
The yard is commonly used for measuring land, in some sports like American football and golf, and for selling fabric.
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.