Convert picometer to ken
Please provide values below to convert picometer [pM] to ken [ken], or Convert ken to picometer.
How to Convert Picometer to Ken
1 pM = 4.72063294246493e-13 ken
Example: convert 15 pM to ken:
15 pM = 15 × 4.72063294246493e-13 ken = 7.08094941369739e-12 ken
Picometer to Ken Conversion Table
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Picometer
A picometer is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^-12 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "pico-" for 10^-12 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1960.
Current Use
The picometer is used to measure atomic and subatomic particle dimensions.
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.