Online calculator to convert centimeters to hectometers (cm to hm) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Length or Distance units.
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between centimeters and hectometers.
What is a centimeter (cm)?
A centimeter is a unit of Length or Distance in the Metric System. The symbol for centimeter is cm. There are 10,000 centimeters in a hectometer. The International spelling for this unit is centimetre.
What is a hectometer (hm)?
A hectometer is a unit of Length or Distance in the Metric System. The symbol for hectometer is hm. There are 0.0001 hectometers in a centimeter. The International spelling for this unit is hectometre.
Conversion Formula
Let's take a closer look at the conversion formula so that you can do these conversions yourself with a calculator or with an old-fashioned pencil and paper.
The formula to convert from cm to hm is:
hm = cm ÷ 10,000
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from centimeters to hectometers (cm to hm).
Centimeter to Hectometer Conversion Example
Task: Convert 750,000 centimeters to hectometers (show work) Formula: cm ÷ 10,000 = hm Calculations: 750,000 cm ÷ 10,000 = 75 hm Result: 750,000 cm is equal to 75 hm
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from cm to hm.
Centimeters to Hectometers Conversion Chart
| centimeters (cm) | hectometers (hm) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.0001 hm |
| 2 cm | 0.0002 hm |
| 3 cm | 0.0003 hm |
| 4 cm | 0.0004 hm |
| 5 cm | 0.0005 hm |
| 6 cm | 0.0006 hm |
| 7 cm | 0.0007 hm |
| 8 cm | 0.0008 hm |
| 9 cm | 0.0009 hm |
| 10 cm | 0.001 hm |
| 20 cm | 0.002 hm |
| 30 cm | 0.003 hm |
| 40 cm | 0.004 hm |
| 50 cm | 0.005 hm |
| 75 cm | 0.0075 hm |
| 100 cm | 0.01 hm |
| 250 cm | 0.025 hm |
| 500 cm | 0.05 hm |
| 750 cm | 0.075 hm |
| 1,000 cm | 0.1 hm |
| 2,500 cm | 0.25 hm |
| 5,000 cm | 0.5 hm |
| 7,500 cm | 0.75 hm |
| 10,000 cm | 1 hm |
| 25,000 cm | 2.5 hm |
| 50,000 cm | 5 hm |
| 75,000 cm | 7.5 hm |
| 100,000 cm | 10 hm |
| 250,000 cm | 25 hm |
Related Units
This table provides a summary of the Length or Distance units within their respective measurement systems.
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| inches | in or " | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| feet | ft or ' | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| yards | yd | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| miles | mi | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| picometers | pm | Metric System |
| nanometers | nm | Metric System |
| micrometers | μm | Metric System |
| millimeters | mm | Metric System |
| centimeters | cm | Metric System |
| decimeters | dm | Metric System |
| meters | m | Metric System |
| decameters | dam or dkm | Metric System |
| hectometers | hm | Metric System |
| kilometers | km | Metric System |
| megameters | Mm | Metric System |
| gigameters | Gm | Metric System |
| nautical miles | M or NM or nmi | Non-SI (International) |
| angstroms | Å | Non-SI (International) |
| rods | rod | Non-SI (International) |
Note: For Length and Distance conversions, US Customary Units and the Imperial System are equivalent.
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