Convert sabin to square hectometer
Please provide values below to convert sabin [sabin] to square hectometer [hm^2], or Convert square hectometer to sabin.
How to Convert Sabin to Square Hectometer
1 sabin = 9.290304e-06 hm^2
Example: convert 15 sabin to hm^2:
15 sabin = 15 × 9.290304e-06 hm^2 = 0.00013935456 hm^2
Sabin to Square Hectometer Conversion Table
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Sabin
The sabin is a unit of luminous intensity used to measure the brightness of light sources, specifically in photometry.
History/Origin
Named after the French physiologist Charles-Édouard Guillaume, the sabin was introduced in the early 20th century as a unit to quantify luminous intensity, primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts related to light measurement.
Current Use
The sabin is rarely used today; it has been largely replaced by the candela in the International System of Units (SI). However, it may still appear in historical data or specialized fields related to light measurement.
Square Hectometer
A square hectometer (hm^2) is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides of one hectometer (100 meters).
History/Origin
The square hectometer originated from the metric system's adoption, where 'hecto' denotes a factor of 100. It has been used primarily in scientific and geographical contexts to measure large areas.
Current Use
The square hectometer is rarely used in everyday measurements but is occasionally employed in scientific, environmental, and geographical studies to express large land or area measurements.