Convert ken to link
Please provide values below to convert ken [ken] to link [li], or Convert link to ken.
How to Convert Ken to Link
1 ken = 10.530303030303 li
Example: convert 15 ken to li:
15 ken = 15 × 10.530303030303 li = 157.954545454545 li
Ken to Link 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.
Link
A link, specifically Gunter's link, is a unit of length equal to 7.92 inches, or 1/100 of a chain.
History/Origin
The link is part of Gunter's chain, a surveying tool invented by Edmund Gunter in the 17th century.
Current Use
The link is an obsolete unit of measurement, but may be found in old land surveys.