Convert ken to chain (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert ken [ken] to chain (US survey) [ch (US)], or Convert chain (US survey) to ken.
1 ken = 0.105302819697 ch (US). To convert ken to chain (US survey), multiply the value by 0.105302819697; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch (US) = 9.49642187055 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 = 0.105302819697 ch (US)
- 1 ch (US) = 9.49642187055 ken
- 10 ken = 1.05302819697 ch (US)
- 100 ken = 10.5302819697 ch (US)
How to Convert Ken to Chain (Us Survey)
1 ken = 0.105302819696867 ch (US)
Example: convert 15 ken to ch (US):
15 ken = 15 × 0.105302819696867 ch (US) = 1.57954229545301 ch (US)
Ken to Chain (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| ken | chain (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 ken | 0.105302819697 ch (US) |
| 2 ken | 0.210605639394 ch (US) |
| 3 ken | 0.315908459091 ch (US) |
| 5 ken | 0.526514098484 ch (US) |
| 10 ken | 1.05302819697 ch (US) |
| 20 ken | 2.10605639394 ch (US) |
| 50 ken | 5.26514098484 ch (US) |
| 100 ken | 10.5302819697 ch (US) |
| 500 ken | 52.6514098484 ch (US) |
| 1000 ken | 105.302819697 ch (US) |
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 ken in chain (US survey)?
1 ken (ken) = 0.105302819697 chain (US survey) (ch (US)).
How do you convert ken to chain (US survey)?
Multiply the ken value by 0.105302819697. For example, 25 ken × 0.105302819697 = 2.63257049242 ch (US).
What is 10 ken in chain (US survey)?
10 ken = 1.05302819697 ch (US).
Which unit is larger, the ken or the chain (US survey)?
The chain (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 ken equals only 0.105302819697 ch (US).