Convert mile to ken
Please provide values below to convert mile [mi, mi(Int)] to ken [ken], or Convert ken to mile.
How to Convert Mile to Ken
1 mi, mi(Int) = 759.712230215827 ken
Example: convert 15 mi, mi(Int) to ken:
15 mi, mi(Int) = 15 × 759.712230215827 ken = 11395.6834532374 ken
Mile to Ken Conversion Table
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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.
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.