What is the ken unit used for?

The ken is a traditional Japanese length unit mainly used in architecture to specify bay widths between structural pillars and to describe room sizes in terms of modular layout.

How does the UK nautical mile differ from the international nautical mile?

The UK nautical mile is defined as exactly 6,080 feet (about 1,853.184 meters), which is slightly longer than the international nautical mile set at exactly 1,852 meters.

Why convert ken to UK nautical miles?

Converting ken to UK nautical miles is useful when comparing or integrating traditional Japanese modular building measurements with historical maritime data or navigation records that use the UK nautical mile.

How to Convert from Ken to Nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)]?

Learn how to convert length measurements from the traditional Japanese unit Ken to the UK Nautical Mile (NM UK) with our easy online unit converter tool.

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Ken to Nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)] Conversion Table

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Ken to Nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter helps you transform measurements from ken, a traditional Japanese unit used in architecture and carpentry, into the UK nautical mile (NM UK), a maritime length unit historically used in the United Kingdom for navigation and legal documents. It is useful for comparing historical, architectural, or maritime data across these unit systems.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value you want to convert in ken
Select ken as the starting unit and UK nautical mile (NM UK) as the target unit
Click the convert button to see the equivalent length in nautical miles using the defined rate
Use the resulting value for interpreting measurements or integrating data across unit systems

Key Features

Converts length values from ken to UK nautical mile accurately based on defined conversion rates
Uses a historically accurate definition of the UK nautical mile at 6,080 feet (1,853.184 meters)
Supports understanding of traditional Japanese modular measurements in maritime unit terms
Browser-based tool requiring no installation or specialized software
Suitable for architects, historians, navigators, and researchers working with legacy documents

Examples

Convert 10 ken to UK nautical miles: 10 ken equals approximately 0.011430921 NM (UK)
Convert 100 ken to UK nautical miles: 100 ken equals approximately 0.11430921 NM (UK)

Common Use Cases

Translating traditional Japanese architectural measurements to a British maritime unit
Analyzing historical UK Admiralty charts and navigation logs referencing NM (UK)
Converting legacy maritime or legal documents for archival research or data reconciliation
Comparing dimensions in old carpentry plans with maritime distance units

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the exact definition of units when working with historical data to avoid confusion
Use the tool for approximate conversions recognizing slight regional or temporal variations
Consult original measurement context especially with the ken due to its traditional use
Specify the use of UK nautical mile (NM UK) rather than international nautical mile to ensure clarity

Limitations

The ken varies regionally and historically and may not always match the approximate meter value
The UK nautical mile is slightly longer than the international nautical mile, which may affect calculations
Conversion precision can be influenced by rounding and the approximate nature of the ken measurement
This tool does not account for changes or differences in unit definition over time or locale

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ken unit used for?: The ken is a traditional Japanese length unit mainly used in architecture to specify bay widths between structural pillars and to describe room sizes in terms of modular layout.
How does the UK nautical mile differ from the international nautical mile?: The UK nautical mile is defined as exactly 6,080 feet (about 1,853.184 meters), which is slightly longer than the international nautical mile set at exactly 1,852 meters.
Why convert ken to UK nautical miles?: Converting ken to UK nautical miles is useful when comparing or integrating traditional Japanese modular building measurements with historical maritime data or navigation records that use the UK nautical mile.

Key Terminology

Ken: A traditional Japanese unit of length used in architecture, equal to six shaku and approximately 1.818 meters.
Nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)]: A historical UK maritime length unit defined as exactly 6,080 feet or 1,853.184 meters, slightly longer than the international nautical mile.
Shaku: A traditional Japanese unit of length, approximately 0.30303 meters, that comprises the ken when multiplied by six.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is one traditional use of the ken unit?

Measuring maritime distances

Specifying bays between structural pillars in Japanese architecture

Defining international nautical miles

How long is one UK nautical mile?

Exactly 1,852 meters

Exactly 6,080 feet

Approximately 1,800 meters

Why might one convert ken to UK nautical miles?

To calculate international shipping routes

To compare traditional Japanese building dimensions with historical UK nautical data

To convert metric distances into imperial feet

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