Convert ken to nanometer
Please provide values below to convert ken [ken] to nanometer [nm], or Convert nanometer to ken.
How to Convert Ken to Nanometer
1 ken = 2118360000 nm
Example: convert 15 ken to nm:
15 ken = 15 × 2118360000 nm = 31775400000 nm
Ken to Nanometer Conversion Table
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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.
Nanometer
A nanometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one billionth of a meter.
History/Origin
The term “nanometer” gained prominence in the late 20th century with the advent of nanotechnology and the development of microscopes capable of observing objects at that scale.
Current Use
The nanometer is commonly used to express dimensions on an atomic and molecular scale. It is used to specify the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation near the visible part of the spectrum and in the field of nanotechnology.