Convert ken to nail (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert ken [ken] to nail (cloth) [nail], or Convert nail (cloth) to ken.
How to Convert Ken to Nail (Cloth)
1 ken = 37.0666666666667 nail
Example: convert 15 ken to nail:
15 ken = 15 × 37.0666666666667 nail = 556 nail
Ken to Nail (Cloth) 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.
Nail (Cloth)
A nail is an obsolete unit of length, used for measuring cloth, equal to 2 1/4 inches.
History/Origin
The nail was a traditional English unit of measurement, likely deriving its name from the length of the last two joints of the middle finger.
Current Use
The nail is no longer in use.