Convert megameter to ken
Please provide values below to convert megameter [Mm] to ken [ken], or Convert ken to megameter.
How to Convert Megameter to Ken
1 Mm = 472063.294246493 ken
Example: convert 15 Mm to ken:
15 Mm = 15 × 472063.294246493 ken = 7080949.41369739 ken
Megameter to Ken Conversion Table
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Megameter
A megameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^6 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "mega-" for 10^6 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1873.
Current Use
The megameter is sometimes used to specify the diameters of planets and the distances of satellites.
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.