Convert Earth's equatorial radius to hectometer
Please provide values below to convert Earth's equatorial radius [R_e] to hectometer [hm], or Convert hectometer to Earth's equatorial radius.
How to Convert Earth's Equatorial Radius to Hectometer
1 R_e = 63781.37 hm
Example: convert 15 R_e to hm:
15 R_e = 15 × 63781.37 hm = 956720.55 hm
Earth's Equatorial Radius to Hectometer Conversion Table
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Earth's Equatorial Radius
The Earth's equatorial radius is the distance from the center of the Earth to the equator, approximately 6,378.1 kilometers.
History/Origin
The size and shape of the Earth have been a subject of study since ancient times. Modern measurements are made using satellite geodesy.
Current Use
The Earth's equatorial radius is a fundamental parameter in geodesy, geophysics, and astronomy. It is used in cartography and for defining the shape of the Earth.
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.