Convert ken to hectometer
Please provide values below to convert ken [ken] to hectometer [hm], or Convert hectometer to ken.
How to Convert Ken to Hectometer
1 ken = 0.0211836 hm
Example: convert 15 ken to hm:
15 ken = 15 × 0.0211836 hm = 0.317754 hm
Ken to Hectometer Conversion Table
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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.
Hectometer
A hectometer is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 100 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "hecto-" from the Greek "hekaton" meaning hundred, was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The hectometer is not a widely used unit of length in English-speaking countries. It is sometimes used in surveying and for marking distances on highways in some countries.