Convert Russian archin to hectometer
Please provide values below to convert Russian archin [archin] to hectometer [hm], or Convert hectometer to Russian archin.
How to Convert Russian Archin to Hectometer
1 archin = 0.007112 hm
Example: convert 15 archin to hm:
15 archin = 15 × 0.007112 hm = 0.10668 hm
Russian Archin to Hectometer Conversion Table
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Russian Archin
The Russian archin is an obsolete Russian unit of length, equal to about 28 inches or 71.12 centimeters.
History/Origin
The archin was a common unit of measurement in Russia before the adoption of the metric system.
Current Use
The archin is no longer in use.
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.