Convert ken to vara castellana
Please provide values below to convert ken [ken] to vara castellana [vara castellana], or Convert vara castellana to ken.
How to Convert Ken to Vara Castellana
1 ken = 2.53649635036496 vara castellana
Example: convert 15 ken to vara castellana:
15 ken = 15 × 2.53649635036496 vara castellana = 38.0474452554745 vara castellana
Ken to Vara Castellana 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.
Vara Castellana
The Castilian vara is an old Spanish unit of length, approximately 83.59 centimeters.
History/Origin
The vara was a common unit of length in Spain. The Castilian vara was the standard vara of the Kingdom of Castile.
Current Use
The Castilian vara is an obsolete unit of measurement.