Convert ken to league
Please provide values below to convert ken [ken] to league [lea], or Convert league to ken.
How to Convert Ken to League
1 ken = 0.000438762626262626 lea
Example: convert 15 ken to lea:
15 ken = 15 × 0.000438762626262626 lea = 0.00658143939393939 lea
Ken to League 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.
League
A league is a unit of length that was common in Europe and Latin America, but is no longer an official unit in any nation. It was the distance a person could walk in an hour.
History/Origin
The league varied in length from country to country and even within the same country over time. The most common definition was three miles.
Current Use
The league is no longer in common use but is found in historical texts and literature.