Convert furlong (US survey) to ken
Please provide values below to convert furlong (US survey) [fur (US)] to ken [ken], or Convert ken to furlong (US survey).
How to Convert Furlong (Us Survey) to Ken
1 fur (US) = 94.9642187054136 ken
Example: convert 15 fur (US) to ken:
15 fur (US) = 15 × 94.9642187054136 ken = 1424.4632805812 ken
Furlong (Us Survey) to Ken Conversion Table
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Furlong (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey furlong is a unit of length equal to one-eighth of a U.S. survey mile.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey furlong 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 furlong was used in 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.