Convert hand to ken
Please provide values below to convert hand [hand] to ken [ken], or Convert ken to hand.
How to Convert Hand to Ken
1 hand = 0.0479616306954436 ken
Example: convert 15 hand to ken:
15 hand = 15 × 0.0479616306954436 ken = 0.719424460431655 ken
Hand to Ken Conversion Table
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Hand
A hand is a unit of length equal to 4 inches.
History/Origin
The hand was originally the width of a man's hand, including the thumb. It was standardized to 4 inches for measuring the height of horses.
Current Use
The hand is still used today to measure the height of horses.
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.