Convert fathom (US survey) to ken
Please provide values below to convert fathom (US survey) [fath (US)] to ken [ken], or Convert ken to fathom (US survey).
1 fath (US) = 0.863311079137 ken. To convert fathom (US survey) to ken, multiply the value by 0.863311079137; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ken = 1.15833101667 fath (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 fath (US) = 0.863311079137 ken
- 1 ken = 1.15833101667 fath (US)
- 10 fath (US) = 8.63311079137 ken
- 100 fath (US) = 86.3311079137 ken
How to Convert Fathom (Us Survey) to Ken
1 fath (US) = 0.863311079136691 ken
Example: convert 15 fath (US) to ken:
15 fath (US) = 15 × 0.863311079136691 ken = 12.9496661870504 ken
Fathom (Us Survey) to Ken Conversion Table
| fathom (US survey) | ken |
|---|---|
| 1 fath (US) | 0.863311079137 ken |
| 2 fath (US) | 1.72662215827 ken |
| 3 fath (US) | 2.58993323741 ken |
| 5 fath (US) | 4.31655539568 ken |
| 10 fath (US) | 8.63311079137 ken |
| 20 fath (US) | 17.2662215827 ken |
| 50 fath (US) | 43.1655539568 ken |
| 100 fath (US) | 86.3311079137 ken |
| 500 fath (US) | 431.655539568 ken |
| 1000 fath (US) | 863.311079137 ken |
Fathom (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey fathom 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 fathom was used in 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 fathom (US survey) in ken?
1 fathom (US survey) (fath (US)) = 0.863311079137 ken (ken).
How do you convert fathom (US survey) to ken?
Multiply the fathom (US survey) value by 0.863311079137. For example, 25 fath (US) × 0.863311079137 = 21.5827769784 ken.
What is 10 fathom (US survey) in ken?
10 fath (US) = 8.63311079137 ken.
Which unit is larger, the fathom (US survey) or the ken?
The ken is the larger unit: 1 fath (US) equals only 0.863311079137 ken.