Convert finger (cloth) to ken
Please provide values below to convert finger (cloth) [finger] to ken [ken], or Convert ken to finger (cloth).
How to Convert Finger (Cloth) to Ken
1 finger = 0.0539568345323741 ken
Example: convert 15 finger to ken:
15 finger = 15 × 0.0539568345323741 ken = 0.809352517985611 ken
Finger (Cloth) to Ken Conversion Table
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Finger (Cloth)
A finger or finger's breadth is an obsolete unit of length, approximately the width of a human finger, about 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The finger has been used as a unit of measurement since ancient times.
Current Use
The finger is no longer a standard 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.