Convert link to ken
Please provide values below to convert link [li] to ken [ken], or Convert ken to link.
1 li = 0.094964028777 ken. To convert link to ken, multiply the value by 0.094964028777; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ken = 10.5303030303 li). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 li = 0.094964028777 ken
- 1 ken = 10.5303030303 li
- 10 li = 0.94964028777 ken
- 100 li = 9.4964028777 ken
How to Convert Link to Ken
1 li = 0.0949640287769784 ken
Example: convert 15 li to ken:
15 li = 15 × 0.0949640287769784 ken = 1.42446043165468 ken
Link to Ken Conversion Table
| link | ken |
|---|---|
| 1 li | 0.094964028777 ken |
| 2 li | 0.189928057554 ken |
| 3 li | 0.284892086331 ken |
| 5 li | 0.474820143885 ken |
| 10 li | 0.94964028777 ken |
| 20 li | 1.89928057554 ken |
| 50 li | 4.74820143885 ken |
| 100 li | 9.4964028777 ken |
| 500 li | 47.4820143885 ken |
| 1000 li | 94.964028777 ken |
Link
A link, specifically Gunter's link, is a unit of length equal to 7.92 inches, or 1/100 of a chain.
History/Origin
The link is part of Gunter's chain, a surveying tool invented by Edmund Gunter in the 17th century.
Current Use
The link is an obsolete unit of measurement, but may be found in old land surveys.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 link in ken?
1 link (li) = 0.094964028777 ken (ken).
How do you convert link to ken?
Multiply the link value by 0.094964028777. For example, 25 li × 0.094964028777 = 2.37410071942 ken.
What is 10 link in ken?
10 li = 0.94964028777 ken.
Which unit is larger, the link or the ken?
The ken is the larger unit: 1 li equals only 0.094964028777 ken.