Convert span (cloth) to ken
Please provide values below to convert span (cloth) [span] to ken [ken], or Convert ken to span (cloth).
How to Convert Span (Cloth) to Ken
1 span = 0.107913669064748 ken
Example: convert 15 span to ken:
15 span = 15 × 0.107913669064748 ken = 1.61870503597122 ken
Span (Cloth) to Ken Conversion Table
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Span (Cloth)
A span is an obsolete unit of length, typically about 9 inches, based on the distance between the tip of the thumb and the tip of the little finger when the hand is fully extended.
History/Origin
The span has been used as a unit of measurement for thousands of years in many different cultures.
Current Use
The span is no longer a standard unit of measurement.
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.