Mile to hectometer converter (mi to hm)

Conversion Formula

1 mi = 16.09344 hm

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Mile = 1609.344 meters
   1 hm = 100 meters
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 mi = (1609.344 m) / (100 m/hm) = 16.09344 hm
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in mi by 16.09344 to get the equivalent in hm

Example Conversion

Convert 5 mi to hm:

5 mi × 16.09344 = 80.4672 hm