Convert league to ken
Please provide values below to convert league [lea] to ken [ken], or Convert ken to league.
How to Convert League to Ken
1 lea = 2279.13669064748 ken
Example: convert 15 lea to ken:
15 lea = 15 × 2279.13669064748 ken = 34187.0503597122 ken
League to Ken Conversion Table
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League
A league is a unit of length that was common in Europe and Latin America, but is no longer an official unit in any nation. It was the distance a person could walk in an hour.
History/Origin
The league varied in length from country to country and even within the same country over time. The most common definition was three miles.
Current Use
The league is no longer in common use but is found in historical texts and literature.
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.