Convert ken to nautical mile (UK)
Please provide values below to convert ken [ken] to nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)], or Convert nautical mile (UK) to ken.
1 ken = 0.00114309210526 NM (UK). To convert ken to nautical mile (UK), multiply the value by 0.00114309210526; to go the other way, divide by it (1 NM (UK) = 874.820143885 ken). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 ken = 0.00114309210526 NM (UK)
- 1 NM (UK) = 874.820143885 ken
- 10 ken = 0.0114309210526 NM (UK)
- 100 ken = 0.114309210526 NM (UK)
How to Convert Ken to Nautical Mile (Uk)
1 ken = 0.00114309210526316 NM (UK)
Example: convert 15 ken to NM (UK):
15 ken = 15 × 0.00114309210526316 NM (UK) = 0.0171463815789474 NM (UK)
Ken to Nautical Mile (Uk) Conversion Table
| ken | nautical mile (UK) |
|---|---|
| 1 ken | 0.00114309210526 NM (UK) |
| 2 ken | 0.00228618421053 NM (UK) |
| 3 ken | 0.00342927631579 NM (UK) |
| 5 ken | 0.00571546052632 NM (UK) |
| 10 ken | 0.0114309210526 NM (UK) |
| 20 ken | 0.0228618421053 NM (UK) |
| 50 ken | 0.0571546052632 NM (UK) |
| 100 ken | 0.114309210526 NM (UK) |
| 500 ken | 0.571546052632 NM (UK) |
| 1000 ken | 1.14309210526 NM (UK) |
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.
Nautical Mile (Uk)
The UK nautical mile, or Admiralty mile, was defined as 6,080 feet.
History/Origin
The British Admiralty defined its nautical mile as a thousandth of an imperial nautical mile. The UK adopted the international nautical mile of 1,852 meters in 1970.
Current Use
The UK nautical mile is an obsolete unit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 ken in nautical mile (UK)?
1 ken (ken) = 0.00114309210526 nautical mile (UK) (NM (UK)).
How do you convert ken to nautical mile (UK)?
Multiply the ken value by 0.00114309210526. For example, 25 ken × 0.00114309210526 = 0.0285773026316 NM (UK).
What is 10 ken in nautical mile (UK)?
10 ken = 0.0114309210526 NM (UK).
Which unit is larger, the ken or the nautical mile (UK)?
The nautical mile (UK) is the larger unit: 1 ken equals only 0.00114309210526 NM (UK).