Convert ken to nautical league (UK)
Please provide values below to convert ken [ken] to nautical league (UK) [NL (UK)], or Convert nautical league (UK) to ken.
How to Convert Ken to Nautical League (Uk)
1 ken = 0.000381030701754386 NL (UK)
Example: convert 15 ken to NL (UK):
15 ken = 15 × 0.000381030701754386 NL (UK) = 0.00571546052631579 NL (UK)
Ken to Nautical League (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.
Nautical League (Uk)
A nautical league was a unit of length in the UK, equal to three nautical miles.
History/Origin
The nautical league was based on the nautical mile, which was historically defined as one minute of arc of a great circle of the Earth. The UK adopted the international nautical mile in 1970.
Current Use
The nautical league is now an obsolete unit.