Convert nail (cloth) to ken
Please provide values below to convert nail (cloth) [nail] to ken [ken], or Convert ken to nail (cloth).
How to Convert Nail (Cloth) to Ken
1 nail = 0.026978417266187 ken
Example: convert 15 nail to ken:
15 nail = 15 × 0.026978417266187 ken = 0.404676258992806 ken
Nail (Cloth) to Ken Conversion Table
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Nail (Cloth)
A nail is an obsolete unit of length, used for measuring cloth, equal to 2 1/4 inches.
History/Origin
The nail was a traditional English unit of measurement, likely deriving its name from the length of the last two joints of the middle finger.
Current Use
The nail is no longer in use.
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.