Convert ken to gigameter
Please provide values below to convert ken [ken] to gigameter [Gm], or Convert gigameter to ken.
How to Convert Ken to Gigameter
1 ken = 2.11836e-09 Gm
Example: convert 15 ken to Gm:
15 ken = 15 × 2.11836e-09 Gm = 3.17754e-08 Gm
Ken to Gigameter 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.
Gigameter
A gigameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^9 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "giga-" for 10^9 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1960.
Current Use
The gigameter is used for measuring interplanetary distances, for example, the distance between Earth and Mars.