Convert vara castellana to ken
Please provide values below to convert vara castellana [vara castellana] to ken [ken], or Convert ken to vara castellana.
How to Convert Vara Castellana to Ken
1 vara castellana = 0.394244604316547 ken
Example: convert 15 vara castellana to ken:
15 vara castellana = 15 × 0.394244604316547 ken = 5.9136690647482 ken
Vara Castellana to Ken Conversion Table
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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.
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.