Convert hectometer to kiloyard
Please provide values below to convert hectometer [hm] to kiloyard [kyd], or Convert kiloyard to hectometer.
How to Convert Hectometer to Kiloyard
1 hm = 0.109361329833771 kyd
Example: convert 15 hm to kyd:
15 hm = 15 × 0.109361329833771 kyd = 1.64041994750656 kyd
Hectometer to Kiloyard 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.
Kiloyard
A kiloyard is a unit of length equal to 1,000 yards.
History/Origin
The kiloyard is not a standard or common unit of measurement. It is a logical multiple of the yard.
Current Use
The kiloyard is rarely used.