Convert arpent to ken
Please provide values below to convert arpent [arpent] to ken [ken], or Convert ken to arpent.
1 arpent = 27.6258992806 ken. To convert arpent to ken, multiply the value by 27.6258992806; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ken = 0.0361979166667 arpent). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 arpent = 27.6258992806 ken
- 1 ken = 0.0361979166667 arpent
- 10 arpent = 276.258992806 ken
- 100 arpent = 2762.58992806 ken
How to Convert Arpent to Ken
1 arpent = 27.6258992805755 ken
Example: convert 15 arpent to ken:
15 arpent = 15 × 27.6258992805755 ken = 414.388489208633 ken
Arpent to Ken Conversion Table
| arpent | ken |
|---|---|
| 1 arpent | 27.6258992806 ken |
| 2 arpent | 55.2517985612 ken |
| 3 arpent | 82.8776978417 ken |
| 5 arpent | 138.129496403 ken |
| 10 arpent | 276.258992806 ken |
| 20 arpent | 552.517985612 ken |
| 50 arpent | 1381.29496403 ken |
| 100 arpent | 2762.58992806 ken |
| 500 arpent | 13812.9496403 ken |
| 1000 arpent | 27625.8992806 ken |
Arpent
An arpent is a unit of length and a unit of area. As a unit of length, it is approximately 192 feet.
History/Origin
The arpent was a pre-metric French unit of measurement. It was used in France and its North American colonies, including parts of the United States.
Current Use
The arpent is an obsolete unit, but it may still be found in old land records in some parts of North America.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 arpent in ken?
1 arpent (arpent) = 27.6258992806 ken (ken).
How do you convert arpent to ken?
Multiply the arpent value by 27.6258992806. For example, 25 arpent × 27.6258992806 = 690.647482014 ken.
What is 10 arpent in ken?
10 arpent = 276.258992806 ken.
Which unit is larger, the arpent or the ken?
The arpent is the larger unit: 1 arpent = 27.6258992806 ken.