Convert point to hectometer
Please provide values below to convert point [point] to hectometer [hm], or Convert hectometer to point.
How to Convert Point to Hectometer
1 point = 3.527778e-06 hm
Example: convert 15 point to hm:
15 point = 15 × 3.527778e-06 hm = 5.291667e-05 hm
Point to Hectometer Conversion Table
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Point
A point is a unit of typographical measurement. In the context of printing, it is approximately 1/72 of an inch.
History/Origin
The point system of typography was developed in the 18th century. It provides a standardized way to measure font sizes and leading.
Current Use
The point is the standard unit for measuring font sizes in both print and digital media.
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.