Convert ken to furlong (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert ken [ken] to furlong (US survey) [fur (US)], or Convert furlong (US survey) to ken.
How to Convert Ken to Furlong (Us Survey)
1 ken = 0.0105302819696972 fur (US)
Example: convert 15 ken to fur (US):
15 ken = 15 × 0.0105302819696972 fur (US) = 0.157954229545458 fur (US)
Ken to Furlong (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.
Furlong (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey furlong is a unit of length equal to one-eighth of a U.S. survey mile.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey furlong 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 furlong was used in land surveying in the United States.