Convert hectometer to mil
Please provide values below to convert hectometer [hm] to mil [mil, thou], or Convert mil to hectometer.
How to Convert Hectometer to Mil
1 hm = 3937007.87401575 mil, thou
Example: convert 15 hm to mil, thou:
15 hm = 15 × 3937007.87401575 mil, thou = 59055118.1102362 mil, thou
Hectometer to Mil 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.
Mil
A mil, also known as a thou, is a unit of length equal to one-thousandth of an inch.
History/Origin
The mil was introduced in the 19th century as a convenient unit for fine measurements in engineering and manufacturing.
Current Use
The mil is still used in some manufacturing and engineering contexts, particularly in the United States, for specifying the thickness of materials like paper and wire.