Convert ken to pole
Please provide values below to convert ken [ken] to pole [pole], or Convert pole to ken.
How to Convert Ken to Pole
1 ken = 0.421212121212121 pole
Example: convert 15 ken to pole:
15 ken = 15 × 0.421212121212121 pole = 6.31818181818182 pole
Ken to Pole 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.
Pole
A pole is a unit of length equal to a rod or perch, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "pole" as a unit of length originated from the use of a physical pole of a certain length for measuring land.
Current Use
The pole is an archaic unit of measurement.