Convert aln to ken
Please provide values below to convert aln [aln] to ken [ken], or Convert ken to aln.
How to Convert Aln to Ken
1 aln = 0.28030069383863 ken
Example: convert 15 aln to ken:
15 aln = 15 × 0.28030069383863 ken = 4.20451040757945 ken
Aln to Ken Conversion Table
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Aln
An aln is an obsolete Swedish unit of length, roughly equivalent to 2 Swedish feet or about 59 centimeters.
History/Origin
The aln was the Swedish version of the ell, a common unit of length for measuring cloth throughout Europe.
Current Use
The aln is no longer in use.
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.