Convert hectometer to Earth's polar radius
Please provide values below to convert hectometer [hm] to Earth's polar radius [R_p], or Convert Earth's polar radius to hectometer.
1 hm = 1.57313035463e-05 R_p. To convert hectometer to Earth's polar radius, multiply the value by 1.57313035463e-05; to go the other way, divide by it (1 R_p = 63567.523 hm). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 hm = 1.57313035463e-05 R_p
- 1 R_p = 63567.523 hm
- 10 hm = 0.000157313035463 R_p
- 100 hm = 0.00157313035463 R_p
How to Convert Hectometer to Earth's Polar Radius
1 hm = 1.57313035463093e-05 R_p
Example: convert 15 hm to R_p:
15 hm = 15 × 1.57313035463093e-05 R_p = 0.00023596955319464 R_p
Hectometer to Earth's Polar Radius Conversion Table
| hectometer | Earth's polar radius |
|---|---|
| 1 hm | 1.57313035463e-05 R_p |
| 2 hm | 3.14626070926e-05 R_p |
| 3 hm | 4.71939106389e-05 R_p |
| 5 hm | 7.86565177315e-05 R_p |
| 10 hm | 0.000157313035463 R_p |
| 20 hm | 0.000314626070926 R_p |
| 50 hm | 0.000786565177315 R_p |
| 100 hm | 0.00157313035463 R_p |
| 500 hm | 0.00786565177315 R_p |
| 1000 hm | 0.0157313035463 R_p |
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.
Earth's Polar Radius
The Earth's polar radius is the distance from the center of the Earth to the North or South Pole, approximately 6,356.8 kilometers.
History/Origin
The fact that the Earth is an oblate spheroid, flattened at the poles, has been known since the 18th century. Modern measurements are made with high precision.
Current Use
The Earth's polar radius is a key parameter in geodesy and is used to define the Earth's shape and gravitational field.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 hectometer in Earth's polar radius?
1 hectometer (hm) = 1.57313035463e-05 Earth's polar radius (R_p).
How do you convert hectometer to Earth's polar radius?
Multiply the hectometer value by 1.57313035463e-05. For example, 25 hm × 1.57313035463e-05 = 0.000393282588658 R_p.
What is 10 hectometer in Earth's polar radius?
10 hm = 0.000157313035463 R_p.
Which unit is larger, the hectometer or the Earth's polar radius?
The Earth's polar radius is the larger unit: 1 hm equals only 1.57313035463e-05 R_p.