Convert astronomical unit to ken
Please provide values below to convert astronomical unit [AU, UA] to ken [ken], or Convert ken to astronomical unit.
How to Convert Astronomical Unit to Ken
1 AU, UA = 70619663654.9028 ken
Example: convert 15 AU, UA to ken:
15 AU, UA = 15 × 70619663654.9028 ken = 1059294954823.54 ken
Astronomical Unit to Ken Conversion Table
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Astronomical Unit
The astronomical unit is a unit of length, now defined as exactly 149,597,870,700 meters. It is approximately the average distance between the Earth and the Sun.
History/Origin
Historically, the astronomical unit was the mean Earth-Sun distance. In 2012, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) redefined it as a fixed constant.
Current Use
The astronomical unit is used primarily for measuring distances within the Solar System or around other stars.
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.