Convert yard to ken
Please provide values below to convert yard [yd] to ken [ken], or Convert ken to yard.
How to Convert Yard to Ken
1 yd = 0.431654676258993 ken
Example: convert 15 yd to ken:
15 yd = 15 × 0.431654676258993 ken = 6.47482014388489 ken
Yard to Ken Conversion Table
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Yard
A yard is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement, equal to 3 feet or 36 inches.
History/Origin
The origin of the yard is uncertain, but it is believed to have been derived from the length of a man's belt or girdle. The yard was standardized as part of the English (and later British Imperial) system of units.
Current Use
The yard is commonly used for measuring land, in some sports like American football and golf, and for selling fabric.
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.