Hectometer to Kilometer Converter

Hectometer (hm) to Kilometer (km) Conversion

The hectometer (hm) is useful for measuring sports tracks (1 lap = 4 hm), urban blocks (~1–2 hm long), or vineyard rows. Road signs in some European countries use hectometers for minor distance markers. The Kilometer (km) is used for longer distances like city-to-city travel (e.g., 50 km), marathon races (42.195 km), or highway spans (e.g., 100 km). It's also used in aviation and sports like cycling.

Conversion Formula

To convert between Hectometer (hm) and Kilometer (km), use the following formulas:

1 Hectometer (hm) = 0.1 Kilometer (km)

1 Kilometer (km) = 10 Hectometer (hm)

Example Conversions