Convert cubit (UK) to hectometer
Please provide values below to convert cubit (UK) [cubit (UK)] to hectometer [hm], or Convert hectometer to cubit (UK).
How to Convert Cubit (Uk) to Hectometer
1 cubit (UK) = 0.004572 hm
Example: convert 15 cubit (UK) to hm:
15 cubit (UK) = 15 × 0.004572 hm = 0.06858 hm
Cubit (Uk) to Hectometer Conversion Table
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Cubit (Uk)
A cubit is an ancient unit of length based on the length of the forearm from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger. The English cubit was about 18 inches.
History/Origin
The cubit was used by many ancient cultures, including the Egyptians, Babylonians, and Romans. Its length varied from place to place.
Current Use
The cubit is an obsolete unit of measurement.
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.