Convert cubit (UK) to ken
Please provide values below to convert cubit (UK) [cubit (UK)] to ken [ken], or Convert ken to cubit (UK).
How to Convert Cubit (Uk) to Ken
1 cubit (UK) = 0.215827338129496 ken
Example: convert 15 cubit (UK) to ken:
15 cubit (UK) = 15 × 0.215827338129496 ken = 3.23741007194245 ken
Cubit (Uk) to Ken Conversion Table
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Cubit (Uk)
A cubit is an ancient unit of length based on the length of the forearm from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger. The English cubit was about 18 inches.
History/Origin
The cubit was used by many ancient cultures, including the Egyptians, Babylonians, and Romans. Its length varied from place to place.
Current Use
The cubit is an obsolete unit of measurement.
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.