Convert hectometer to reed
Please provide values below to convert hectometer [hm] to reed [reed], or Convert reed to hectometer.
How to Convert Hectometer to Reed
1 hm = 36.4537766112569 reed
Example: convert 15 hm to reed:
15 hm = 15 × 36.4537766112569 reed = 546.806649168854 reed
Hectometer to Reed 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.
Reed
A reed is an ancient unit of length, typically about 6 cubits or around 9 feet.
History/Origin
The reed was a common unit of measurement in ancient Mesopotamia and the surrounding regions.
Current Use
The reed is an obsolete unit of measurement.