Convert hectometer to caliber
Please provide values below to convert hectometer [hm] to caliber [cl], or Convert caliber to hectometer.
How to Convert Hectometer to Caliber
1 hm = 393700.787401575 cl
Example: convert 15 hm to cl:
15 hm = 15 × 393700.787401575 cl = 5905511.81102362 cl
Hectometer to Caliber 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.
Caliber
Caliber is a unit of length used to describe the internal diameter of a firearm barrel, typically expressed in hundredths or thousandths of an inch.
History/Origin
The term "caliber" has been used for centuries to describe the size of cannons and firearms.
Current Use
Caliber is the standard unit for designating the bore of firearms in many countries, including the United States.