Hectometre
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-002802
A unit of length in the metric system, equivalent to 100 metres. This measure is commonly used in surveying, agriculture, and sports for distances that are too large for metres but too small for kilometres. One hectometre is equal to 0.1 kilometres or approximately 328 feet.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-002802 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Metrology and inspection |
| Synonyms | hm |
| Translations | German: Hectometer; Spanish: hectómetro; French: hectomètre |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Hectometre",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A unit of length in the metric system, equivalent to 100 metres. This measure is commonly used in surveying, agriculture, and sports for distances that are too large for metres but too small for kilometres. One hectometre is equal to 0.1 kilometres or approximately 328 feet.",
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],
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"translations": {
"de": "Hectometer",
"es": "hectómetro",
"fr": "hectomètre"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/hectometre/"
}
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