Convert ken to pica
Please provide values below to convert ken [ken] to pica [pica], or Convert pica to ken.
How to Convert Ken to Pica
1 ken = 500.400003940157 pica
Example: convert 15 ken to pica:
15 ken = 15 × 500.400003940157 pica = 7506.00005910236 pica
Ken to Pica 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.
Pica
A pica is a unit of typographical measurement equal to 1/6 of an inch.
History/Origin
The pica originated around the mid-18th century. It is a fundamental unit in the point system of typography.
Current Use
The pica is still used in graphic design and printing to measure the width of lines of type and the dimensions of pages.