Convert hectometer to league
Please provide values below to convert hectometer [hm] to league [lea], or Convert league to hectometer.
How to Convert Hectometer to League
1 hm = 0.0207123730745778 lea
Example: convert 15 hm to lea:
15 hm = 15 × 0.0207123730745778 lea = 0.310685596118667 lea
Hectometer to League 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.
League
A league is a unit of length that was common in Europe and Latin America, but is no longer an official unit in any nation. It was the distance a person could walk in an hour.
History/Origin
The league varied in length from country to country and even within the same country over time. The most common definition was three miles.
Current Use
The league is no longer in common use but is found in historical texts and literature.