Convert pole to hectometer
Please provide values below to convert pole [pole] to hectometer [hm], or Convert hectometer to pole.
How to Convert Pole to Hectometer
1 pole = 0.050292 hm
Example: convert 15 pole to hm:
15 pole = 15 × 0.050292 hm = 0.75438 hm
Pole to Hectometer Conversion Table
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Pole
A pole is a unit of length equal to a rod or perch, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "pole" as a unit of length originated from the use of a physical pole of a certain length for measuring land.
Current Use
The pole is an archaic 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.