Hecto-
Hecto- is a unit prefix in the metric system denoting a factor of one hundred (10^2). The prefix was adopted in 1795 and comes from the Greek word "ἑκατόν" (hekaton), meaning "hundred". It is symbolized by the letter "h".
Usage[edit | edit source]
The hecto- prefix is commonly used in various measurements, particularly in the fields of science, engineering, and agriculture. Some of the most common applications include:
- Hectometer (hm) - A unit of length equal to 100 meters.
- Hectoliter (hl) - A unit of volume equal to 100 liters.
- Hectogram (hg) - A unit of mass equal to 100 grams.
- Hectopascal (hPa) - A unit of pressure equal to 100 pascals.
Examples[edit | edit source]
- A hectometer is often used to measure distances in geography and land surveying.
- A hectoliter is frequently used in the measurement of agricultural products, such as wine and grain.
- A hectogram is sometimes used in nutrition and dietary contexts to quantify food portions.
- A hectopascal is a standard unit of measurement in meteorology for atmospheric pressure.
Related Prefixes[edit | edit source]
The metric system includes several other prefixes that denote different factors of ten. Some of these include:
- Deca- (da) - Denoting a factor of ten (10^1).
- Kilo- (k) - Denoting a factor of one thousand (10^3).
- Deci- (d) - Denoting a factor of one-tenth (10^-1).
- Centi- (c) - Denoting a factor of one-hundredth (10^-2).
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