Hectometer to Kilometer Converter (hm to km)

How to convert hectometers to kilometers

1 hectometer is equal to 0.1 kilometers, and 1 kilometer is equal to 10 hectometers. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:

kilometers = hectometers × 0.1
kilometers = hectometers ÷ 10

Example: convert 15 hm to km: 15 × 0.1 = 1.5 km.

A hectometer is 100 meters. It's rarely used on its own, but a square hectometer is the hectare, the common unit of land area.

Symbol: hm · 1 hm = 100 m · Category: Metric (SI)

A kilometer is 1,000 meters. It's the standard unit for distances between places, road signs and running races in most countries.

Symbol: km · 1 km = 1,000 m · Category: Metric (SI)

Frequently asked questions

How many kilometers are in a hectometer?

There are 0.1 kilometers in 1 hectometer (hm).

How many hectometers are in a kilometer?

1 kilometer (km) equals 10 hectometers.

How do I convert hectometers to kilometers?

Multiply the length in hectometers by 0.1. For example, 15 hm × 0.1 = 1.5 km.

How do I convert kilometers to hectometers?

Divide the length in kilometers by 0.1, or multiply it by 10. You can also use the Kilometer to Hectometer converter.