Convert ken to inch (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert ken [ken] to inch (US survey) [in (US)], or Convert inch (US survey) to ken.
How to Convert Ken to Inch (Us Survey)
1 ken = 83.3998332003336 in (US)
Example: convert 15 ken to in (US):
15 ken = 15 × 83.3998332003336 in (US) = 1250.997498005 in (US)
Ken to Inch (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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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.
Inch (Us Survey)
The U.S. survey inch is a unit of length equal to 1/12 of a U.S. survey foot.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey inch is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was defined such that 1 meter is exactly 39.37 inches. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey inch was used for land surveying in the United States.