Convert light year to ken
Please provide values below to convert light year [ly] to ken [ken], or Convert ken to light year.
How to Convert Light Year to Ken
1 ly = 4.46606359286429e+15 ken
Example: convert 15 ly to ken:
15 ly = 15 × 4.46606359286429e+15 ken = 6.69909538929644e+16 ken
Light Year to Ken Conversion Table
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Light Year
A light-year is the distance that light travels in a vacuum in one Julian year.
History/Origin
The concept of the light-year as a unit of distance in astronomy emerged in the mid-19th century. The first recorded use of the term was in a German astronomical publication in 1851.
Current Use
The light-year is used to express distances to stars and other astronomical objects on a galactic and intergalactic scale, especially in popular science and non-specialist contexts.
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.