Convert hectometer to micrometer
Please provide values below to convert hectometer [hm] to micrometer [µm], or Convert micrometer to hectometer.
How to Convert Hectometer to Micrometer
1 hm = 100000000 µm
Example: convert 15 hm to µm:
15 hm = 15 × 100000000 µm = 1500000000 µm
Hectometer to Micrometer 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.
Micrometer
A micrometer, also known as a micron, is a unit of length equal to one-millionth of a meter.
History/Origin
The term "micron" and the symbol µ were officially declared obsolete by the General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) in 1967, and "micrometer" became the official term.
Current Use
The micrometer is a common unit for measuring the wavelength of infrared radiation, as well as the size of biological cells and bacteria. It is also widely used in technology and engineering.