convert Hectometer to centimeter

Conversion Formula

1 hm = 10000 cm

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 hm = 100 meters
   1 Centimeter = 0.01 meters
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 hm = (100 m) / (0.01 m/cm) = 10000 cm
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in hm by 10000 to get the equivalent in cm

Example Conversion

Convert 5 hm to cm:

5 hm × 10000 = 50000 cm