Convert mil to ken
Please provide values below to convert mil [mil, thou] to ken [ken], or Convert ken to mil.
How to Convert Mil to Ken
1 mil, thou = 1.19904076738609e-05 ken
Example: convert 15 mil, thou to ken:
15 mil, thou = 15 × 1.19904076738609e-05 ken = 0.000179856115107914 ken
Mil to Ken Conversion Table
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Mil
A mil, also known as a thou, is a unit of length equal to one-thousandth of an inch.
History/Origin
The mil was introduced in the 19th century as a convenient unit for fine measurements in engineering and manufacturing.
Current Use
The mil is still used in some manufacturing and engineering contexts, particularly in the United States, for specifying the thickness of materials like paper and wire.
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.