Convert ken to mile (statute)
Please provide values below to convert ken [ken] to mile (statute) [mi (US)], or Convert mile (statute) to ken.
How to Convert Ken to Mile (Statute)
1 ken = 0.00131628524621215 mi (US)
Example: convert 15 ken to mi (US):
15 ken = 15 × 0.00131628524621215 mi (US) = 0.0197442786931823 mi (US)
Ken to Mile (Statute) 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 (Statute)
A statute mile is a unit of length equal to 5,280 feet.
History/Origin
The statute mile was defined by an Act of the English Parliament in 1592 during the reign of Elizabeth I.
Current Use
The statute mile is the standard unit for measuring road distances in the United States and the United Kingdom.