Convert rope to ken
Please provide values below to convert rope [rope] to ken [ken], or Convert ken to rope.
How to Convert Rope to Ken
1 rope = 2.87769784172662 ken
Example: convert 15 rope to ken:
15 rope = 15 × 2.87769784172662 ken = 43.1654676258993 ken
Rope to Ken Conversion Table
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Rope
A rope is an archaic unit of length, typically varying from 20 to 24 feet.
History/Origin
The length of a rope as a unit of measurement was not standardized and varied by location and trade.
Current Use
The rope as a unit of length is obsolete.
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.