Convert ken to kiloparsec
Please provide values below to convert ken [ken] to kiloparsec [kpc], or Convert kiloparsec to ken.
How to Convert Ken to Kiloparsec
1 ken = 6.86513721605762e-20 kpc
Example: convert 15 ken to kpc:
15 ken = 15 × 6.86513721605762e-20 kpc = 1.02977058240864e-18 kpc
Ken to Kiloparsec 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.
Kiloparsec
A kiloparsec is a unit of distance used in astronomy, equal to one thousand parsecs.
History/Origin
The parsec was first proposed as a unit of distance in 1913 by British astronomer Herbert Hall Turner. The kiloparsec is a multiple of the parsec used for larger astronomical distances.
Current Use
The kiloparsec is used to measure distances to objects within and around the Milky Way galaxy.