Convert ken to petameter
Please provide values below to convert ken [ken] to petameter [Pm], or Convert petameter to ken.
How to Convert Ken to Petameter
1 ken = 2.11836e-15 Pm
Example: convert 15 ken to Pm:
15 ken = 15 × 2.11836e-15 Pm = 3.17754e-14 Pm
Ken to Petameter Conversion Table
| ken | petameter |
|---|
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.
Petameter
A petameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^15 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "peta-" for 10^15 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1975.
Current Use
The petameter is used for measuring distances on a galactic scale, such as the size of the Milky Way galaxy.