Convert caliber to ken
Please provide values below to convert caliber [cl] to ken [ken], or Convert ken to caliber.
How to Convert Caliber to Ken
1 cl = 0.000119904076738609 ken
Example: convert 15 cl to ken:
15 cl = 15 × 0.000119904076738609 ken = 0.00179856115107914 ken
Caliber to Ken Conversion Table
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Caliber
Caliber is a unit of length used to describe the internal diameter of a firearm barrel, typically expressed in hundredths or thousandths of an inch.
History/Origin
The term "caliber" has been used for centuries to describe the size of cannons and firearms.
Current Use
Caliber is the standard unit for designating the bore of firearms in many countries, including the United States.
Ken
The ken is a traditional Japanese unit of length, equal to six Japanese feet (shaku). Its length has varied over time, but it is now standardized at 1.818 meters.
History/Origin
The ken was traditionally used in Japanese architecture and land measurement.
Current Use
The ken is still used in traditional Japanese carpentry and architecture.