Convert hectometer to chain
Please provide values below to convert hectometer [hm] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to hectometer.
How to Convert Hectometer to Chain
1 hm = 4.97096953789867 ch
Example: convert 15 hm to ch:
15 hm = 15 × 4.97096953789867 ch = 74.5645430684801 ch
Hectometer to Chain 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.
Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.