Convert ken to barleycorn
Please provide values below to convert ken [ken] to barleycorn [barleycorn], or Convert barleycorn to ken.
How to Convert Ken to Barleycorn
1 ken = 250.199999014961 barleycorn
Example: convert 15 ken to barleycorn:
15 ken = 15 × 250.199999014961 barleycorn = 3752.99998522441 barleycorn
Ken to Barleycorn 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.
Barleycorn
A barleycorn is an old English unit of length, equal to one-third of an inch.
History/Origin
The barleycorn was a unit of measurement in medieval England, and was originally based on the length of a grain of barley. It was a fundamental unit from which other units were derived.
Current Use
The barleycorn is an obsolete unit of measurement, but it is still the basis for shoe sizes in English-speaking countries.