Convert hectometer to kilometer
Please provide values below to convert hectometer [hm] to kilometer [km], or Convert kilometer to hectometer.
1 hm = 0.1 km. To convert hectometer to kilometer, multiply the value by 0.1; to go the other way, divide by it (1 km = 10 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 = 0.1 km
- 1 km = 10 hm
- 10 hm = 1 km
- 100 hm = 10 km
How to Convert Hectometer to Kilometer
1 hm = 0.1 km
Example: convert 15 hm to km:
15 hm = 15 × 0.1 km = 1.5 km
Hectometer to Kilometer Conversion Table
| hectometer | kilometer |
|---|---|
| 1 hm | 0.1 km |
| 2 hm | 0.2 km |
| 3 hm | 0.3 km |
| 5 hm | 0.5 km |
| 10 hm | 1 km |
| 20 hm | 2 km |
| 50 hm | 5 km |
| 100 hm | 10 km |
| 500 hm | 50 km |
| 1000 hm | 100 km |
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.
Kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.
History/Origin
The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "khilioi" (thousand) and "metron" (measure). The kilometer was first defined as part of the metric system in France in 1795.
Current Use
The kilometer is the most widely used unit of distance for road signs and travel distances in the world, with the notable exceptions of the United States and the United Kingdom.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 hectometer in kilometer?
1 hectometer (hm) = 0.1 kilometer (km).
How do you convert hectometer to kilometer?
Multiply the hectometer value by 0.1. For example, 25 hm × 0.1 = 2.5 km.
What is 10 hectometer in kilometer?
10 hm = 1 km.
Which unit is larger, the hectometer or the kilometer?
The kilometer is the larger unit: 1 hm equals only 0.1 km.