Convert ken to exameter
Please provide values below to convert ken [ken] to exameter [Em], or Convert exameter to ken.
How to Convert Ken to Exameter
1 ken = 2.11836e-18 Em
Example: convert 15 ken to Em:
15 ken = 15 × 2.11836e-18 Em = 3.17754e-17 Em
Ken to Exameter Conversion Table
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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.
Exameter
An exameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^18 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "exa-" for 10^18 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1975.
Current Use
The exameter is used in astronomy to measure the vast distances between galaxies.