Convert ken to chain (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert ken [ken] to chain (US survey) [ch (US)], or Convert chain (US survey) to ken.
How to Convert Ken to Chain (Us Survey)
1 ken = 0.105302819696867 ch (US)
Example: convert 15 ken to ch (US):
15 ken = 15 × 0.105302819696867 ch (US) = 1.57954229545301 ch (US)
Ken to Chain (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.
Chain (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey chain is a unit of length equal to 66 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey chain is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was slightly different from the international foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey chain was used for land surveying in the United States.