Convert reed to hectometer
Please provide values below to convert reed [reed] to hectometer [hm], or Convert hectometer to reed.
How to Convert Reed to Hectometer
1 reed = 0.027432 hm
Example: convert 15 reed to hm:
15 reed = 15 × 0.027432 hm = 0.41148 hm
Reed to Hectometer Conversion Table
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Reed
A reed is an ancient unit of length, typically about 6 cubits or around 9 feet.
History/Origin
The reed was a common unit of measurement in ancient Mesopotamia and the surrounding regions.
Current Use
The reed 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.