Convert ken to span (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert ken [ken] to span (cloth) [span], or Convert span (cloth) to ken.
How to Convert Ken to Span (Cloth)
1 ken = 9.26666666666667 span
Example: convert 15 ken to span:
15 ken = 15 × 9.26666666666667 span = 139 span
Ken to Span (Cloth) 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.
Span (Cloth)
A span is an obsolete unit of length, typically about 9 inches, based on the distance between the tip of the thumb and the tip of the little finger when the hand is fully extended.
History/Origin
The span has been used as a unit of measurement for thousands of years in many different cultures.
Current Use
The span is no longer a standard unit of measurement.