Convert hectometer to handbreadth
Please provide values below to convert hectometer [hm] to handbreadth [handbreadth], or Convert handbreadth to hectometer.
How to Convert Hectometer to Handbreadth
1 hm = 1312.33595800525 handbreadth
Example: convert 15 hm to handbreadth:
15 hm = 15 × 1312.33595800525 handbreadth = 19685.0393700787 handbreadth
Hectometer to Handbreadth 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.
Handbreadth
A handbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of the hand at the knuckles, excluding the thumb. It is typically about 3 inches.
History/Origin
The handbreadth has been used as a unit of measurement in many cultures throughout history.
Current Use
The handbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.