What is a nautical mile (UK)?

The UK nautical mile, also called the Admiralty nautical mile, is defined as exactly 6,080 feet or 1,853.184 meters, slightly longer than the international nautical mile.

What does ken measure in Japanese units?

Ken is a traditional Japanese unit of length equal to six shaku, approximately 1.818 meters, commonly used in architecture to describe bay widths and room sizes.

When should I use this converter?

Use this tool primarily to convert historical maritime distances to traditional Japanese architectural measures or for cultural and scholarly purposes.

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

Convert lengths between the UK nautical mile (NM (UK)) and the traditional Japanese unit ken using this straightforward tool. Ideal for historical and architectural applications.

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter allows you to transform measurements from the UK nautical mile, a historic maritime unit, to the ken, a traditional Japanese length used in architecture. It supports understanding and reconciling historical records and cultural measurements.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in nautical miles (UK).
Select the source unit: Nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)].
Choose the target unit: Ken.
Click convert to get the equivalent measurement in ken.

Key Features

Converts from UK nautical mile (NM (UK)) to Japanese ken easily.
Supports historical and cultural measurement conversions.
Simple browser-based interface with quick results.
Includes example conversions to illustrate usage.

Examples

1 NM (UK) equals approximately 874.82 Ken.
0.5 NM (UK) converts to about 437.41 Ken.

Common Use Cases

Interpreting distances on historical UK Admiralty charts and maritime logs.
Converting legacy maritime measurements to traditional Japanese architectural units.
Preserving and studying Japanese architectural layouts using ken measurements.

Tips & Best Practices

Use this converter mainly for historical or cultural measurement comparisons.
Verify the context since the UK nautical mile slightly differs from the international nautical mile.
Keep in mind the ken unit may vary slightly depending on period or region.
Cross-check with other sources when using converted data for restoration or preservation.

Limitations

The UK nautical mile is longer than the international nautical mile, so avoid using this for modern global navigation calculations.
The ken unit’s length can vary by context, causing minor conversion differences.
Conversion is suited for historical, architectural, or cultural contexts rather than technical precision.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a nautical mile (UK)?: The UK nautical mile, also called the Admiralty nautical mile, is defined as exactly 6,080 feet or 1,853.184 meters, slightly longer than the international nautical mile.
What does ken measure in Japanese units?: Ken is a traditional Japanese unit of length equal to six shaku, approximately 1.818 meters, commonly used in architecture to describe bay widths and room sizes.
When should I use this converter?: Use this tool primarily to convert historical maritime distances to traditional Japanese architectural measures or for cultural and scholarly purposes.

Key Terminology

Nautical mile (UK): A historical UK maritime unit defined as exactly 6,080 feet or 1,853.184 meters, historically known as the Admiralty nautical mile.
Ken: A traditional Japanese length unit equal to six shaku, approximately 1.818 meters, used in architectural proportions and layouts.
Shaku: A Japanese unit of length approximately equal to 0.30303 meters, used as a base for the ken.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the approximate length of 1 nautical mile (UK) in ken?

874.82 Ken

852 Ken

900 Ken

What traditional structure measurement is the ken associated with?

Spacing between pillars

Length of a sword

Height of a temple roof

Why might the conversion between UK nautical mile and ken vary?

Ken varies regionally and UK mile is slightly longer than international mile

Ken is a fixed metric unit

UK nautical mile matches the international mile exactly

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