Convert mile (statute) to ken
Please provide values below to convert mile (statute) [mi (US)] to ken [ken], or Convert ken to mile (statute).
How to Convert Mile (Statute) to Ken
1 mi (US) = 759.713749643309 ken
Example: convert 15 mi (US) to ken:
15 mi (US) = 15 Γ 759.713749643309 ken = 11395.7062446496 ken
Mile (Statute) to Ken Conversion Table
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Mile (Statute)
A statute mile is a unit of length equal to 5,280 feet.
History/Origin
The statute mile was defined by an Act of the English Parliament in 1592 during the reign of Elizabeth I.
Current Use
The statute mile is the standard unit for measuring road distances in the United States and the United Kingdom.
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.