Convert hectometer to perch
Please provide values below to convert hectometer [hm] to perch [perch], or Convert perch to hectometer.
How to Convert Hectometer to Perch
1 hm = 19.8838781515947 perch
Example: convert 15 hm to perch:
15 hm = 15 × 19.8838781515947 perch = 298.25817227392 perch
Hectometer to Perch 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.
Perch
A perch is a unit of length equal to a rod, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "perch" has been used as a unit of measurement since medieval times and was often used interchangeably with "rod" and "pole."
Current Use
The perch is an obsolete unit of measurement.