Convert terameter to ken
Please provide values below to convert terameter [Tm] to ken [ken], or Convert ken to terameter.
How to Convert Terameter to Ken
1 Tm = 472063294246.493 ken
Example: convert 15 Tm to ken:
15 Tm = 15 × 472063294246.493 ken = 7080949413697.39 ken
Terameter to Ken Conversion Table
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Terameter
A terameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^12 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "tera-" for 10^12 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1960.
Current Use
The terameter is used for measuring distances within our solar system, such as the distances of outer planets from the Sun.
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.