Convert hand to hectometer
Please provide values below to convert hand [hand] to hectometer [hm], or Convert hectometer to hand.
How to Convert Hand to Hectometer
1 hand = 0.001016 hm
Example: convert 15 hand to hm:
15 hand = 15 × 0.001016 hm = 0.01524 hm
Hand to Hectometer Conversion Table
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Hand
A hand is a unit of length equal to 4 inches.
History/Origin
The hand was originally the width of a man's hand, including the thumb. It was standardized to 4 inches for measuring the height of horses.
Current Use
The hand is still used today to measure the height of horses.
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.