Convert ken to rod (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert ken [ken] to rod (US survey) [rd (US)], or Convert rod (US survey) to ken.
1 ken = 0.42121127879 rd (US). To convert ken to rod (US survey), multiply the value by 0.42121127879; to go the other way, divide by it (1 rd (US) = 2.37410546763 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 = 0.42121127879 rd (US)
- 1 rd (US) = 2.37410546763 ken
- 10 ken = 4.2121127879 rd (US)
- 100 ken = 42.121127879 rd (US)
How to Convert Ken to Rod (Us Survey)
1 ken = 0.421211278789564 rd (US)
Example: convert 15 ken to rd (US):
15 ken = 15 × 0.421211278789564 rd (US) = 6.31816918184345 rd (US)
Ken to Rod (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| ken | rod (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 ken | 0.42121127879 rd (US) |
| 2 ken | 0.842422557579 rd (US) |
| 3 ken | 1.26363383637 rd (US) |
| 5 ken | 2.10605639395 rd (US) |
| 10 ken | 4.2121127879 rd (US) |
| 20 ken | 8.42422557579 rd (US) |
| 50 ken | 21.0605639395 rd (US) |
| 100 ken | 42.121127879 rd (US) |
| 500 ken | 210.605639395 rd (US) |
| 1000 ken | 421.21127879 rd (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.
Rod (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey rod is a unit of length equal to 16.5 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey rod 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 rod was used for land surveying in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 ken in rod (US survey)?
1 ken (ken) = 0.42121127879 rod (US survey) (rd (US)).
How do you convert ken to rod (US survey)?
Multiply the ken value by 0.42121127879. For example, 25 ken × 0.42121127879 = 10.5302819697 rd (US).
What is 10 ken in rod (US survey)?
10 ken = 4.2121127879 rd (US).
Which unit is larger, the ken or the rod (US survey)?
The rod (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 ken equals only 0.42121127879 rd (US).