Convert chain (US survey) to ken
Please provide values below to convert chain (US survey) [ch (US)] to ken [ken], or Convert ken to chain (US survey).
1 ch (US) = 9.49642187055 ken. To convert chain (US survey) to ken, multiply the value by 9.49642187055; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ken = 0.105302819697 ch (US)). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 ch (US) = 9.49642187055 ken
- 1 ken = 0.105302819697 ch (US)
- 10 ch (US) = 94.9642187055 ken
- 100 ch (US) = 949.642187055 ken
How to Convert Chain (Us Survey) to Ken
1 ch (US) = 9.4964218705508 ken
Example: convert 15 ch (US) to ken:
15 ch (US) = 15 × 9.4964218705508 ken = 142.446328058262 ken
Chain (Us Survey) to Ken Conversion Table
| chain (US survey) | ken |
|---|---|
| 1 ch (US) | 9.49642187055 ken |
| 2 ch (US) | 18.9928437411 ken |
| 3 ch (US) | 28.4892656117 ken |
| 5 ch (US) | 47.4821093528 ken |
| 10 ch (US) | 94.9642187055 ken |
| 20 ch (US) | 189.928437411 ken |
| 50 ch (US) | 474.821093528 ken |
| 100 ch (US) | 949.642187055 ken |
| 500 ch (US) | 4748.21093528 ken |
| 1000 ch (US) | 9496.42187055 ken |
Chain (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey chain is a unit of length equal to 66 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey chain 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 chain was used for land surveying in the United States.
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 chain (US survey) in ken?
1 chain (US survey) (ch (US)) = 9.49642187055 ken (ken).
How do you convert chain (US survey) to ken?
Multiply the chain (US survey) value by 9.49642187055. For example, 25 ch (US) × 9.49642187055 = 237.410546764 ken.
What is 10 chain (US survey) in ken?
10 ch (US) = 94.9642187055 ken.
Which unit is larger, the chain (US survey) or the ken?
The chain (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 ch (US) = 9.49642187055 ken.