Convert ken to kilometer
Please provide values below to convert ken [ken] to kilometer [km], or Convert kilometer to ken.
How to Convert Ken to Kilometer
1 ken = 0.00211836 km
Example: convert 15 ken to km:
15 ken = 15 × 0.00211836 km = 0.0317754 km
Ken to Kilometer 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.
Kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.
History/Origin
The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "khilioi" (thousand) and "metron" (measure). The kilometer was first defined as part of the metric system in France in 1795.
Current Use
The kilometer is the most widely used unit of distance for road signs and travel distances in the world, with the notable exceptions of the United States and the United Kingdom.