Convert kilometer to ken
Please provide values below to convert kilometer [km] to ken [ken], or Convert ken to kilometer.
How to Convert Kilometer to Ken
1 km = 472.063294246493 ken
Example: convert 15 km to ken:
15 km = 15 × 472.063294246493 ken = 7080.94941369739 ken
Kilometer to Ken Conversion Table
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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.
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.