Convert ken to arpent
Please provide values below to convert ken [ken] to arpent [arpent], or Convert arpent to ken.
1 ken = 0.0361979166667 arpent. To convert ken to arpent, multiply the value by 0.0361979166667; to go the other way, divide by it (1 arpent = 27.6258992806 ken). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 ken = 0.0361979166667 arpent
- 1 arpent = 27.6258992806 ken
- 10 ken = 0.361979166667 arpent
- 100 ken = 3.61979166667 arpent
How to Convert Ken to Arpent
1 ken = 0.0361979166666667 arpent
Example: convert 15 ken to arpent:
15 ken = 15 × 0.0361979166666667 arpent = 0.54296875 arpent
Ken to Arpent Conversion Table
| ken | arpent |
|---|---|
| 1 ken | 0.0361979166667 arpent |
| 2 ken | 0.0723958333333 arpent |
| 3 ken | 0.10859375 arpent |
| 5 ken | 0.180989583333 arpent |
| 10 ken | 0.361979166667 arpent |
| 20 ken | 0.723958333333 arpent |
| 50 ken | 1.80989583333 arpent |
| 100 ken | 3.61979166667 arpent |
| 500 ken | 18.0989583333 arpent |
| 1000 ken | 36.1979166667 arpent |
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 ken in arpent?
1 ken (ken) = 0.0361979166667 arpent (arpent).
How do you convert ken to arpent?
Multiply the ken value by 0.0361979166667. For example, 25 ken × 0.0361979166667 = 0.904947916667 arpent.
What is 10 ken in arpent?
10 ken = 0.361979166667 arpent.
Which unit is larger, the ken or the arpent?
The arpent is the larger unit: 1 ken equals only 0.0361979166667 arpent.