Convert ken to fathom (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert ken [ken] to fathom (US survey) [fath (US)], or Convert fathom (US survey) to ken.
How to Convert Ken to Fathom (Us Survey)
1 ken = 1.1583310166713 fath (US)
Example: convert 15 ken to fath (US):
15 ken = 15 × 1.1583310166713 fath (US) = 17.3749652500695 fath (US)
Ken to Fathom (Us Survey) 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.
Fathom (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey fathom 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 fathom was used in surveying in the United States.