Convert millimeter to ken
Please provide values below to convert millimeter [mm] to ken [ken], or Convert ken to millimeter.
How to Convert Millimeter to Ken
1 mm = 0.000472063294246493 ken
Example: convert 15 mm to ken:
15 mm = 15 × 0.000472063294246493 ken = 0.00708094941369739 ken
Millimeter to Ken Conversion Table
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Millimeter
A millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "milli-" comes from the Latin word "mille," meaning thousand. The millimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The millimeter is widely used in engineering and manufacturing for high-precision measurements. It is also a common unit in construction and for measuring small objects.
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.