Convert inch (US survey) to ken
Please provide values below to convert inch (US survey) [in (US)] to ken [ken], or Convert ken to inch (US survey).
How to Convert Inch (Us Survey) to Ken
1 in (US) = 0.0119904316546763 ken
Example: convert 15 in (US) to ken:
15 in (US) = 15 × 0.0119904316546763 ken = 0.179856474820144 ken
Inch (Us Survey) to Ken Conversion Table
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Inch (Us Survey)
The U.S. survey inch is a unit of length equal to 1/12 of a U.S. survey foot.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey inch is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was defined such that 1 meter is exactly 39.37 inches. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey inch was used for land surveying in the United States.
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.