Convert nanometer to ken
Please provide values below to convert nanometer [nm] to ken [ken], or Convert ken to nanometer.
How to Convert Nanometer to Ken
1 nm = 4.72063294246493e-10 ken
Example: convert 15 nm to ken:
15 nm = 15 × 4.72063294246493e-10 ken = 7.08094941369739e-09 ken
Nanometer to Ken Conversion Table
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Nanometer
A nanometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one billionth of a meter.
History/Origin
The term “nanometer” gained prominence in the late 20th century with the advent of nanotechnology and the development of microscopes capable of observing objects at that scale.
Current Use
The nanometer is commonly used to express dimensions on an atomic and molecular scale. It is used to specify the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation near the visible part of the spectrum and in the field of nanotechnology.
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.