Convert ken to dekameter
Please provide values below to convert ken [ken] to dekameter [dam], or Convert dekameter to ken.
How to Convert Ken to Dekameter
1 ken = 0.211836 dam
Example: convert 15 ken to dam:
15 ken = 15 × 0.211836 dam = 3.17754 dam
Ken to Dekameter 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.
Dekameter
A dekameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "deka-" from the Greek "deka" meaning ten, was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The dekameter is rarely used in practice. It is sometimes used in meteorology to measure altitude.