convert Millimeter to hectometer

Conversion Formula

1 mm = 1.0E-5 hm

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Millimeter = 0.001 meters
   1 hm = 100 meters
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 mm = (0.001 m) / (100 m/hm) = 1.0E-5 hm
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in mm by 1.0E-5 to get the equivalent in hm

Example Conversion

Convert 5 mm to hm:

5 mm × 1.0E-5 = 5.0E-5 hm