Convert perch to ken
Please provide values below to convert perch [perch] to ken [ken], or Convert ken to perch.
How to Convert Perch to Ken
1 perch = 2.37410071942446 ken
Example: convert 15 perch to ken:
15 perch = 15 × 2.37410071942446 ken = 35.6115107913669 ken
Perch to Ken Conversion Table
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Perch
A perch is a unit of length equal to a rod, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "perch" has been used as a unit of measurement since medieval times and was often used interchangeably with "rod" and "pole."
Current Use
The perch is an obsolete unit of measurement.
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.