Convert ken to fathom (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert ken [ken] to fathom (US survey) [fath (US)], or Convert fathom (US survey) to ken.
1 ken = 1.15833101667 fath (US). To convert ken to fathom (US survey), multiply the value by 1.15833101667; to go the other way, divide by it (1 fath (US) = 0.863311079137 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 = 1.15833101667 fath (US)
- 1 fath (US) = 0.863311079137 ken
- 10 ken = 11.5833101667 fath (US)
- 100 ken = 115.833101667 fath (US)
How to Convert Ken to Fathom (Us Survey)
1 ken = 1.1583310166713 fath (US)
Example: convert 15 ken to fath (US):
15 ken = 15 × 1.1583310166713 fath (US) = 17.3749652500695 fath (US)
Ken to Fathom (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| ken | fathom (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 ken | 1.15833101667 fath (US) |
| 2 ken | 2.31666203334 fath (US) |
| 3 ken | 3.47499305001 fath (US) |
| 5 ken | 5.79165508336 fath (US) |
| 10 ken | 11.5833101667 fath (US) |
| 20 ken | 23.1666203334 fath (US) |
| 50 ken | 57.9165508336 fath (US) |
| 100 ken | 115.833101667 fath (US) |
| 500 ken | 579.165508336 fath (US) |
| 1000 ken | 1158.33101667 fath (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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 ken in fathom (US survey)?
1 ken (ken) = 1.15833101667 fathom (US survey) (fath (US)).
How do you convert ken to fathom (US survey)?
Multiply the ken value by 1.15833101667. For example, 25 ken × 1.15833101667 = 28.9582754168 fath (US).
What is 10 ken in fathom (US survey)?
10 ken = 11.5833101667 fath (US).
Which unit is larger, the ken or the fathom (US survey)?
The ken is the larger unit: 1 ken = 1.15833101667 fath (US).