Convert petameter to ken
Please provide values below to convert petameter [Pm] to ken [ken], or Convert ken to petameter.
How to Convert Petameter to Ken
1 Pm = 472063294246493 ken
Example: convert 15 Pm to ken:
15 Pm = 15 × 472063294246493 ken = 7.08094941369739e+15 ken
Petameter to Ken Conversion Table
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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.
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.