Convert ken to link (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert ken [ken] to link (US survey) [li (US)], or Convert link (US survey) to ken.
How to Convert Ken to Link (Us Survey)
1 ken = 10.5302819716235 li (US)
Example: convert 15 ken to li (US):
15 ken = 15 × 10.5302819716235 li (US) = 157.954229574353 li (US)
Ken to Link (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.
Link (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey link is a unit of length equal to 1/100 of a U.S. survey chain.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey link is based on the U.S. survey foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey link was used for land surveying in the United States.