Convert dekameter to ken
Please provide values below to convert dekameter [dam] to ken [ken], or Convert ken to dekameter.
How to Convert Dekameter to Ken
1 dam = 4.72063294246493 ken
Example: convert 15 dam to ken:
15 dam = 15 × 4.72063294246493 ken = 70.8094941369739 ken
Dekameter to Ken Conversion Table
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Dekameter
A dekameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "deka-" from the Greek "deka" meaning ten, was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The dekameter is rarely used in practice. It is sometimes used in meteorology to measure altitude.
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.