Convert ken to twip
Please provide values below to convert ken [ken] to twip [twip], or Convert twip to ken.
How to Convert Ken to Twip
1 ken = 120095.924349024 twip
Example: convert 15 ken to twip:
15 ken = 15 × 120095.924349024 twip = 1801438.86523536 twip
Ken to Twip 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.
Twip
A twip (twentieth of a point) is a unit of typographical measurement equal to 1/1440 of an inch.
History/Origin
The twip was invented by Microsoft as a device-independent unit for layout calculations in its software.
Current Use
The twip is used internally by some software programs for screen and print layout.