Convert gigameter to ken
Please provide values below to convert gigameter [Gm] to ken [ken], or Convert ken to gigameter.
How to Convert Gigameter to Ken
1 Gm = 472063294.246493 ken
Example: convert 15 Gm to ken:
15 Gm = 15 × 472063294.246493 ken = 7080949413.69739 ken
Gigameter to Ken Conversion Table
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Gigameter
A gigameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^9 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "giga-" for 10^9 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1960.
Current Use
The gigameter is used for measuring interplanetary distances, for example, the distance between Earth and Mars.
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.