Convert ken to link (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert ken [ken] to link (US survey) [li (US)], or Convert link (US survey) to ken.
1 ken = 10.5302819716 li (US). To convert ken to link (US survey), multiply the value by 10.5302819716; to go the other way, divide by it (1 li (US) = 0.094964218688 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 = 10.5302819716 li (US)
- 1 li (US) = 0.094964218688 ken
- 10 ken = 105.302819716 li (US)
- 100 ken = 1053.02819716 li (US)
How to Convert Ken to Link (Us Survey)
1 ken = 10.5302819716235 li (US)
Example: convert 15 ken to li (US):
15 ken = 15 × 10.5302819716235 li (US) = 157.954229574353 li (US)
Ken to Link (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| ken | link (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 ken | 10.5302819716 li (US) |
| 2 ken | 21.0605639432 li (US) |
| 3 ken | 31.5908459149 li (US) |
| 5 ken | 52.6514098581 li (US) |
| 10 ken | 105.302819716 li (US) |
| 20 ken | 210.605639432 li (US) |
| 50 ken | 526.514098581 li (US) |
| 100 ken | 1053.02819716 li (US) |
| 500 ken | 5265.14098581 li (US) |
| 1000 ken | 10530.2819716 li (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.
Link (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey link is a unit of length equal to 1/100 of a U.S. survey chain.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey link is based on the U.S. survey foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey link was used for land surveying in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 ken in link (US survey)?
1 ken (ken) = 10.5302819716 link (US survey) (li (US)).
How do you convert ken to link (US survey)?
Multiply the ken value by 10.5302819716. For example, 25 ken × 10.5302819716 = 263.257049291 li (US).
What is 10 ken in link (US survey)?
10 ken = 105.302819716 li (US).
Which unit is larger, the ken or the link (US survey)?
The ken is the larger unit: 1 ken = 10.5302819716 li (US).