Convert foot (US survey) to ken
Please provide values below to convert foot (US survey) [ft (US)] to ken [ken], or Convert ken to foot (US survey).
1 ft (US) = 0.143885179856 ken. To convert foot (US survey) to ken, multiply the value by 0.143885179856; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ken = 6.94998610003 ft (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 ft (US) = 0.143885179856 ken
- 1 ken = 6.94998610003 ft (US)
- 10 ft (US) = 1.43885179856 ken
- 100 ft (US) = 14.3885179856 ken
How to Convert Foot (Us Survey) to Ken
1 ft (US) = 0.143885179856115 ken
Example: convert 15 ft (US) to ken:
15 ft (US) = 15 × 0.143885179856115 ken = 2.15827769784173 ken
Foot (Us Survey) to Ken Conversion Table
| foot (US survey) | ken |
|---|---|
| 1 ft (US) | 0.143885179856 ken |
| 2 ft (US) | 0.287770359712 ken |
| 3 ft (US) | 0.431655539568 ken |
| 5 ft (US) | 0.719425899281 ken |
| 10 ft (US) | 1.43885179856 ken |
| 20 ft (US) | 2.87770359712 ken |
| 50 ft (US) | 7.19425899281 ken |
| 100 ft (US) | 14.3885179856 ken |
| 500 ft (US) | 71.9425899281 ken |
| 1000 ft (US) | 143.885179856 ken |
Foot (Us Survey)
The U.S. survey foot was a unit of length defined as exactly 1200/3937 meters.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey foot was used for land surveying in the United States for most of the 20th century. Its use was officially phased out in 2022 to standardize with the international foot.
Current Use
The U.S. survey foot is now an obsolete unit.
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 foot (US survey) in ken?
1 foot (US survey) (ft (US)) = 0.143885179856 ken (ken).
How do you convert foot (US survey) to ken?
Multiply the foot (US survey) value by 0.143885179856. For example, 25 ft (US) × 0.143885179856 = 3.5971294964 ken.
What is 10 foot (US survey) in ken?
10 ft (US) = 1.43885179856 ken.
Which unit is larger, the foot (US survey) or the ken?
The ken is the larger unit: 1 ft (US) equals only 0.143885179856 ken.