Convert ken to foot (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert ken [ken] to foot (US survey) [ft (US)], or Convert foot (US survey) to ken.
1 ken = 6.94998610003 ft (US). To convert ken to foot (US survey), multiply the value by 6.94998610003; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft (US) = 0.143885179856 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 = 6.94998610003 ft (US)
- 1 ft (US) = 0.143885179856 ken
- 10 ken = 69.4998610003 ft (US)
- 100 ken = 694.998610003 ft (US)
How to Convert Ken to Foot (Us Survey)
1 ken = 6.9499861000278 ft (US)
Example: convert 15 ken to ft (US):
15 ken = 15 × 6.9499861000278 ft (US) = 104.249791500417 ft (US)
Ken to Foot (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| ken | foot (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 ken | 6.94998610003 ft (US) |
| 2 ken | 13.8999722001 ft (US) |
| 3 ken | 20.8499583001 ft (US) |
| 5 ken | 34.7499305001 ft (US) |
| 10 ken | 69.4998610003 ft (US) |
| 20 ken | 138.999722001 ft (US) |
| 50 ken | 347.499305001 ft (US) |
| 100 ken | 694.998610003 ft (US) |
| 500 ken | 3474.99305001 ft (US) |
| 1000 ken | 6949.98610003 ft (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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 ken in foot (US survey)?
1 ken (ken) = 6.94998610003 foot (US survey) (ft (US)).
How do you convert ken to foot (US survey)?
Multiply the ken value by 6.94998610003. For example, 25 ken × 6.94998610003 = 173.749652501 ft (US).
What is 10 ken in foot (US survey)?
10 ken = 69.4998610003 ft (US).
Which unit is larger, the ken or the foot (US survey)?
The ken is the larger unit: 1 ken = 6.94998610003 ft (US).