Convert caliber to hectometer
Please provide values below to convert caliber [cl] to hectometer [hm], or Convert hectometer to caliber.
How to Convert Caliber to Hectometer
1 cl = 2.54e-06 hm
Example: convert 15 cl to hm:
15 cl = 15 × 2.54e-06 hm = 3.81e-05 hm
Caliber to Hectometer Conversion Table
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Caliber
Caliber is a unit of length used to describe the internal diameter of a firearm barrel, typically expressed in hundredths or thousandths of an inch.
History/Origin
The term "caliber" has been used for centuries to describe the size of cannons and firearms.
Current Use
Caliber is the standard unit for designating the bore of firearms in many countries, including the United States.
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.