Convert finger (cloth) to hectometer
Please provide values below to convert finger (cloth) [finger] to hectometer [hm], or Convert hectometer to finger (cloth).
How to Convert Finger (Cloth) to Hectometer
1 finger = 0.001143 hm
Example: convert 15 finger to hm:
15 finger = 15 × 0.001143 hm = 0.017145 hm
Finger (Cloth) to Hectometer Conversion Table
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Finger (Cloth)
A finger or finger's breadth is an obsolete unit of length, approximately the width of a human finger, about 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The finger has been used as a unit of measurement since ancient times.
Current Use
The finger is no longer a standard 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.