Convert kilometer to hectometer
Please provide values below to convert kilometer [km] to hectometer [hm], or Convert hectometer to kilometer.
1 km = 10 hm. To convert kilometer to hectometer, multiply the value by 10; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hm = 0.1 km). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 km = 10 hm
- 1 hm = 0.1 km
- 10 km = 100 hm
- 100 km = 1000 hm
How to Convert Kilometer to Hectometer
1 km = 10 hm
Example: convert 15 km to hm:
15 km = 15 × 10 hm = 150 hm
Kilometer to Hectometer Conversion Table
| kilometer | hectometer |
|---|---|
| 1 km | 10 hm |
| 2 km | 20 hm |
| 3 km | 30 hm |
| 5 km | 50 hm |
| 10 km | 100 hm |
| 20 km | 200 hm |
| 50 km | 500 hm |
| 100 km | 1000 hm |
| 500 km | 5000 hm |
| 1000 km | 10000 hm |
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilometer in hectometer?
1 kilometer (km) = 10 hectometer (hm).
How do you convert kilometer to hectometer?
Multiply the kilometer value by 10. For example, 25 km × 10 = 250 hm.
What is 10 kilometer in hectometer?
10 km = 100 hm.
Which unit is larger, the kilometer or the hectometer?
The kilometer is the larger unit: 1 km = 10 hm.