Convert famn to ken
Please provide values below to convert famn [famn] to ken [ken], or Convert ken to famn.
How to Convert Famn to Ken
1 famn = 0.840902081468683 ken
Example: convert 15 famn to ken:
15 famn = 15 × 0.840902081468683 ken = 12.6135312220303 ken
Famn to Ken Conversion Table
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Famn
A famn is an obsolete Swedish unit of length, equivalent to 3 aln or about 1.78 meters.
History/Origin
The famn was the Swedish version of the fathom, based on the span of outstretched arms.
Current Use
The famn is no longer in use.
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.