Convert kiloparsec to ken
Please provide values below to convert kiloparsec [kpc] to ken [ken], or Convert ken to kiloparsec.
How to Convert Kiloparsec to Ken
1 kpc = 1.45663512400159e+19 ken
Example: convert 15 kpc to ken:
15 kpc = 15 × 1.45663512400159e+19 ken = 2.18495268600238e+20 ken
Kiloparsec to Ken Conversion Table
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Kiloparsec
A kiloparsec is a unit of distance used in astronomy, equal to one thousand parsecs.
History/Origin
The parsec was first proposed as a unit of distance in 1913 by British astronomer Herbert Hall Turner. The kiloparsec is a multiple of the parsec used for larger astronomical distances.
Current Use
The kiloparsec is used to measure distances to objects within and around the Milky Way galaxy.
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.