Convert hectometer to Russian archin
Please provide values below to convert hectometer [hm] to Russian archin [archin], or Convert Russian archin to hectometer.
How to Convert Hectometer to Russian Archin
1 hm = 140.607424071991 archin
Example: convert 15 hm to archin:
15 hm = 15 × 140.607424071991 archin = 2109.11136107986 archin
Hectometer to Russian Archin Conversion Table
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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.
Russian Archin
The Russian archin is an obsolete Russian unit of length, equal to about 28 inches or 71.12 centimeters.
History/Origin
The archin was a common unit of measurement in Russia before the adoption of the metric system.
Current Use
The archin is no longer in use.