Convert long cubit to ken
Please provide values below to convert long cubit [long cubit] to ken [ken], or Convert ken to long cubit.
How to Convert Long Cubit to Ken
1 long cubit = 0.251798561151079 ken
Example: convert 15 long cubit to ken:
15 long cubit = 15 × 0.251798561151079 ken = 3.77697841726619 ken
Long Cubit to Ken Conversion Table
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Long Cubit
A long cubit is an ancient unit of length, slightly longer than the common cubit. Its length varied but was often around 20.6 inches.
History/Origin
The long cubit, or royal cubit, was used in ancient Egypt for monumental construction.
Current Use
The long 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.