Convert ken to mile (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert ken [ken] to mile (US survey) [mi (survey)], or Convert mile (US survey) to ken.
How to Convert Ken to Mile (Us Survey)
1 ken = 0.00131628524621215 mi (survey)
Example: convert 15 ken to mi (survey):
15 ken = 15 × 0.00131628524621215 mi (survey) = 0.0197442786931823 mi (survey)
Ken to Mile (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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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.
Mile (Us Survey)
The U.S. survey mile is a unit of length equal to 5,280 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey foot was defined such that 1 meter is exactly 39.37 inches. This made the U.S. survey mile slightly longer than the international mile. The use of the survey foot was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey mile was used for land surveying in the United States.