Convert ken to cubit (UK)
Please provide values below to convert ken [ken] to cubit (UK) [cubit (UK)], or Convert cubit (UK) to ken.
How to Convert Ken to Cubit (Uk)
1 ken = 4.63333333333333 cubit (UK)
Example: convert 15 ken to cubit (UK):
15 ken = 15 × 4.63333333333333 cubit (UK) = 69.5 cubit (UK)
Ken to Cubit (Uk) 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.
Cubit (Uk)
A cubit is an ancient unit of length based on the length of the forearm from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger. The English cubit was about 18 inches.
History/Origin
The cubit was used by many ancient cultures, including the Egyptians, Babylonians, and Romans. Its length varied from place to place.
Current Use
The cubit is an obsolete unit of measurement.