Convert hectometer to long reed
Please provide values below to convert hectometer [hm] to long reed [long reed], or Convert long reed to hectometer.
How to Convert Hectometer to Long Reed
1 hm = 31.2460942382202 long reed
Example: convert 15 hm to long reed:
15 hm = 15 × 31.2460942382202 long reed = 468.691413573303 long reed
Hectometer to Long Reed 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.
Long Reed
The long reed is a unit of length mentioned in ancient texts, such as the Bible, and is thought to be about 10.5 feet.
History/Origin
The exact length of the long reed is uncertain and is subject to historical and scholarly debate.
Current Use
The long reed is an obsolete unit of measurement.