Convert fingerbreadth to hectometer
Please provide values below to convert fingerbreadth [fingerbreadth] to hectometer [hm], or Convert hectometer to fingerbreadth.
How to Convert Fingerbreadth to Hectometer
1 fingerbreadth = 0.0001905 hm
Example: convert 15 fingerbreadth to hm:
15 fingerbreadth = 15 × 0.0001905 hm = 0.0028575 hm
Fingerbreadth to Hectometer Conversion Table
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Fingerbreadth
A fingerbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of a finger, approximately 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The fingerbreadth was a common unit of measurement in many ancient cultures.
Current Use
The fingerbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.
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.