Convert chain (US survey) to ken
Please provide values below to convert chain (US survey) [ch (US)] to ken [ken], or Convert ken to chain (US survey).
How to Convert Chain (Us Survey) to Ken
1 ch (US) = 9.4964218705508 ken
Example: convert 15 ch (US) to ken:
15 ch (US) = 15 × 9.4964218705508 ken = 142.446328058262 ken
Chain (Us Survey) to Ken Conversion Table
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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.
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.