Convert chain to ken
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to ken [ken], or Convert ken to chain.
How to Convert Chain to Ken
1 ch = 9.49640287769784 ken
Example: convert 15 ch to ken:
15 ch = 15 × 9.49640287769784 ken = 142.446043165468 ken
Chain to Ken Conversion Table
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Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.
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.