Convert link to ken
Please provide values below to convert link [li] to ken [ken], or Convert ken to link.
How to Convert Link to Ken
1 li = 0.0949640287769784 ken
Example: convert 15 li to ken:
15 li = 15 × 0.0949640287769784 ken = 1.42446043165468 ken
Link to Ken Conversion Table
| link | ken |
|---|
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.
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.