Convert hectometer to Roman actus
Please provide values below to convert hectometer [hm] to Roman actus [actus], or Convert Roman actus to hectometer.
How to Convert Hectometer to Roman Actus
1 hm = 2.81859097509718 actus
Example: convert 15 hm to actus:
15 hm = 15 × 2.81859097509718 actus = 42.2788646264578 actus
Hectometer to Roman Actus 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.
Roman Actus
The Roman actus was a unit of length equal to 120 Roman feet, about 35.5 meters.
History/Origin
The actus was a standard unit of land measurement in the Roman Empire.
Current Use
The Roman actus is an obsolete unit of measurement.