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 Γ— 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.



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