Convert ken to fathom
Please provide values below to convert ken [ken] to fathom [fath], or Convert fathom to ken.
How to Convert Ken to Fathom
1 ken = 1.15833333333333 fath
Example: convert 15 ken to fath:
15 ken = 15 × 1.15833333333333 fath = 17.375 fath
Ken to Fathom 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.
Fathom
A fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 feet, used especially for measuring the depth of water.
History/Origin
The term "fathom" comes from the Old English word "fæthm," meaning "outstretched arms," as the distance was originally the span of a man's outstretched arms.
Current Use
The fathom is still used in nautical applications, especially in the United States, to measure water depth. It is also used in commercial fishing to measure the length of lines.