Convert hectometer to mile (Roman)
Please provide values below to convert hectometer [hm] to mile (Roman) [mi (Roman)], or Convert mile (Roman) to hectometer.
How to Convert Hectometer to Mile (Roman)
1 hm = 0.0675765168900746 mi (Roman)
Example: convert 15 hm to mi (Roman):
15 hm = 15 × 0.0675765168900746 mi (Roman) = 1.01364775335112 mi (Roman)
Hectometer to Mile (Roman) 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.
Mile (Roman)
The Roman mile (mille passus) consisted of 1,000 paces, which was about 1,480 meters.
History/Origin
The Roman mile was established by the Roman military and was used throughout the Roman Empire. A pace was considered to be two steps.
Current Use
The Roman mile is an obsolete unit of measurement.