What is a finger (cloth) unit?

A finger (cloth) is a traditional, informal length unit defined by the breadth of a human finger, used mainly in tailoring and small textile measurements.

How is the ken unit used?

The ken is a traditional Japanese length unit used in architecture to describe bay widths between pillars and room sizes, standardized at approximately 1.818 meters.

Can I use this conversion for precise engineering?

No, because finger (cloth) is a non-standard unit with variable size, the conversion provides approximate values rather than precise measurements.

How to Convert from Finger (cloth) to Ken?

Convert measurements from the traditional cloth unit ‘finger (cloth)’ to the Japanese architectural unit ‘ken’ using this easy online length unit converter.

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What Is This Tool?

This online length unit converter allows you to transform values measured in the traditional, informal textile unit called a finger (cloth) into the Japanese modular unit known as ken, commonly used in architecture and carpentry.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the measurement value in finger (cloth) units.
Select 'finger (cloth)' as the starting unit and 'ken' as the target unit.
Click the convert button to get the equivalent length in ken.
Use the converted value for tailoring, architectural layouts, or historical studies.

Key Features

Convert from finger (cloth), a non-standard textile measurement unit, to the Japanese ken unit.
Supports translating informal fabric measurements into standardized architectural units.
Browser-based and easy to use without any installations.
Provides quick results for tailoring, historical textile research, or architectural layout purposes.

Examples

Convert 10 finger (cloth) to ken to get 0.539568345 ken.
Convert 50 finger (cloth) to ken to obtain 2.697841725 ken.

Common Use Cases

Estimating small seam allowances or fabric spacing in tailoring.
Interpreting historical textile measurement records for research or restoration.
Translating textile dimensions into Japanese architectural and carpentry terms.
Describing room sizes and tatami layouts using ken measurements.

Tips & Best Practices

Use this tool to bridge informal fabric measurements with formal architectural dimensions.
Remember that finger (cloth) sizes vary by individual and context, so treat conversions as approximate.
Apply conversions carefully when dealing with historical or cultural documents.
Double-check results when precise architectural or tailoring measurements are required.

Limitations

Finger (cloth) is a variable, non-standard unit depending on human anatomy and history.
Ken is a traditional Japanese length unit and is not interchangeable directly with SI units without conversion.
Precision is limited due to converting from an informal measurement to a standardized architectural unit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a finger (cloth) unit?: A finger (cloth) is a traditional, informal length unit defined by the breadth of a human finger, used mainly in tailoring and small textile measurements.
How is the ken unit used?: The ken is a traditional Japanese length unit used in architecture to describe bay widths between pillars and room sizes, standardized at approximately 1.818 meters.
Can I use this conversion for precise engineering?: No, because finger (cloth) is a non-standard unit with variable size, the conversion provides approximate values rather than precise measurements.

Key Terminology

Finger (cloth): A non-standard traditional unit of length based on the breadth of a human finger, used informally in tailoring and textiles.
Ken: A traditional Japanese unit of length equivalent to six shaku, used in architecture to describe bay widths and room sizes.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit is traditionally based on the breadth of a human finger?

Ken

Finger (cloth)

Shaku

What is the primary use case of the ken unit?

Tailoring small seam allowances

Traditional Japanese architecture layout

Measuring fabric thickness

Why is the conversion from finger (cloth) to ken approximate?

Ken is not standardized

Finger (cloth) varies by person and historical context

They are both standard SI units

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