Convert ken to decimeter
Please provide values below to convert ken [ken] to decimeter [dm], or Convert decimeter to ken.
How to Convert Ken to Decimeter
1 ken = 21.1836 dm
Example: convert 15 ken to dm:
15 ken = 15 × 21.1836 dm = 317.754 dm
Ken to Decimeter 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.
Decimeter
A decimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-tenth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "deci-" comes from the Latin word "decimus," meaning tenth. The decimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The decimeter is not as commonly used in everyday life as other metric units like the centimeter or meter, but it is sometimes used in technical and scientific contexts.