kilometer to hectometer
Please provide values below to convert kilometer [km] to hectometer [hm], or change ↔.
kilometer [km]
Definition: A kilometer is a unit of length equal to 1,000 meters.
Historyandorigin: Derived from the meter, the kilometer was introduced in the late 18th century as part of the metric system.
CurrentUse: It is commonly used to measure long distances, such as between cities.
funfact: The prefix 'kilo-' comes from the Greek word 'khilioi,' meaning 'thousand.'
hectometer [hm]
Definition: A hectometer is a unit of length equal to 100 meters.
Historyandorigin: It is part of the metric system, introduced in the late 18th century.
CurrentUse: It is less commonly used but can be found in some scientific contexts.
funfact: The prefix 'hecto-' comes from the Greek word 'hekaton,' meaning 'hundred.'
kilometer [km] to hectometer [hm] Conversion Table
| 1 kilometer [km] | 10 hectometer [hm] |
| 2 kilometer [km] | 20 hectometer [hm] |
| 3 kilometer [km] | 30 hectometer [hm] |
| 5 kilometer [km] | 50 hectometer [hm] |
| 10 kilometer [km] | 100 hectometer [hm] |
| 50 kilometer [km] | 500 hectometer [hm] |
| 100 kilometer [km] | 1000 hectometer [hm] |
| 1000 kilometer [km] | 10000 hectometer [hm] |
| 10000 kilometer [km] | 100000 hectometer [hm] |
| 100000 kilometer [km] | 1000000 hectometer [hm] |
| 1000000 kilometer [km] | 10000000 hectometer [hm] |
How to Convert kilometer to hectometer
1 kilometer [km] = 10 hectometer [hm]
1 hectometer [hm] = 0.1 kilometer [km]
we use cross multiplication method
kilometer [km] → hectometer [hm]
1 → 10
1.5 → ?( suppose x)
=>1.5*10=1*x
by simplifying
x=15