Convert nautical league (UK) to ken
Please provide values below to convert nautical league (UK) [NL (UK)] to ken [ken], or Convert ken to nautical league (UK).
How to Convert Nautical League (Uk) to Ken
1 NL (UK) = 2624.46043165468 ken
Example: convert 15 NL (UK) to ken:
15 NL (UK) = 15 × 2624.46043165468 ken = 39366.9064748201 ken
Nautical League (Uk) to Ken Conversion Table
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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.
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.