Convert ken to picometer
Please provide values below to convert ken [ken] to picometer [pM], or Convert picometer to ken.
How to Convert Ken to Picometer
1 ken = 2118360000000 pM
Example: convert 15 ken to pM:
15 ken = 15 × 2118360000000 pM = 31775400000000 pM
Ken to Picometer 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.
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.