Convert ken to mile
Please provide values below to convert ken [ken] to mile [mi, mi(Int)], or Convert mile to ken.
How to Convert Ken to Mile
1 ken = 0.00131628787878788 mi, mi(Int)
Example: convert 15 ken to mi, mi(Int):
15 ken = 15 × 0.00131628787878788 mi, mi(Int) = 0.0197443181818182 mi, mi(Int)
Ken to Mile 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.
Mile
A mile is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. The international mile is defined as exactly 1,609.344 meters.
History/Origin
The word "mile" comes from the Latin "mille passus," meaning "a thousand paces." The Roman mile spread throughout their empire. The English statute mile was established by an Act of Parliament in 1592.
Current Use
The mile is used for measuring distances on roads in the United States and the United Kingdom. It is also used in horse racing.