Convert handbreadth to ken
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to ken [ken], or Convert ken to handbreadth.
How to Convert Handbreadth to Ken
1 handbreadth = 0.0359712230215827 ken
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to ken:
15 handbreadth = 15 × 0.0359712230215827 ken = 0.539568345323741 ken
Handbreadth to Ken Conversion Table
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Handbreadth
A handbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of the hand at the knuckles, excluding the thumb. It is typically about 3 inches.
History/Origin
The handbreadth has been used as a unit of measurement in many cultures throughout history.
Current Use
The handbreadth is an obsolete 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.