Kilometer to Hectometer Converter (km to hm)

How to convert kilometers to hectometers

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

hectometers = kilometers × 10
hectometers = kilometers ÷ 0.1

Example: convert 15 km to hm: 15 × 10 = 150 hm.

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)

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)

Frequently asked questions

How many hectometers are in a kilometer?

There are 10 hectometers in 1 kilometer (km).

How many kilometers are in a hectometer?

1 hectometer (hm) equals 0.1 kilometers.

How do I convert kilometers to hectometers?

Multiply the length in kilometers by 10. For example, 15 km × 10 = 150 hm.

How do I convert hectometers to kilometers?

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