Convert ken to rod (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert ken [ken] to rod (US survey) [rd (US)], or Convert rod (US survey) to ken.
How to Convert Ken to Rod (Us Survey)
1 ken = 0.421211278789564 rd (US)
Example: convert 15 ken to rd (US):
15 ken = 15 × 0.421211278789564 rd (US) = 6.31816918184345 rd (US)
Ken to Rod (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.
Rod (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey rod is a unit of length equal to 16.5 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey rod 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 rod was used for land surveying in the United States.