Convert ell to ken
Please provide values below to convert ell [ell] to ken [ken], or Convert ken to ell.
How to Convert Ell to Ken
1 ell = 0.539568345323741 ken
Example: convert 15 ell to ken:
15 ell = 15 × 0.539568345323741 ken = 8.09352517985612 ken
Ell to Ken Conversion Table
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Ell
The ell is an obsolete unit of length, originally used for measuring cloth. Its length varied in different countries, but it was generally around 45 inches.
History/Origin
The word "ell" is derived from the Latin "ulna," meaning "forearm," as the unit was originally based on the length of the forearm.
Current Use
The ell is no longer in use.
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.