Convert hectometer to cubit (UK)
Please provide values below to convert hectometer [hm] to cubit (UK) [cubit (UK)], or Convert cubit (UK) to hectometer.
How to Convert Hectometer to Cubit (Uk)
1 hm = 218.722659667542 cubit (UK)
Example: convert 15 hm to cubit (UK):
15 hm = 15 × 218.722659667542 cubit (UK) = 3280.83989501312 cubit (UK)
Hectometer to Cubit (Uk) 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.
Cubit (Uk)
A cubit is an ancient unit of length based on the length of the forearm from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger. The English cubit was about 18 inches.
History/Origin
The cubit was used by many ancient cultures, including the Egyptians, Babylonians, and Romans. Its length varied from place to place.
Current Use
The cubit is an obsolete unit of measurement.