What is the foot (US survey) used for?

It is primarily used in US land surveying, mapping, and specifying property boundaries, as well as in engineering projects aligned with older survey data.

How is the ken used in Japanese architecture?

Ken functions as a modular unit indicating the spacing between structural pillars and is used for defining room sizes and building proportions in traditional Japanese structures.

Can this converter be used for high-precision measurements?

Due to slight differences in unit standards and rounding, it is best suited for general conversion needs rather than extremely precise measurements.

How to Convert from Foot (US survey) [ft] to Ken?

Easily convert measurements from the US survey foot to the traditional Japanese ken using our online converter. Understand the definitions, usage, and application of these unique length units.

Foot (US survey) [ft]

Ken

Please check your input. It must be a valid numeric value.

Foot (US survey) [ft] to Ken Conversion Table

Foot (US survey) [ft]	Ken

Custom Unit Conversion Table Generator – Instant Printable Conversion Tables

Start Value

Enter the starting number (positive decimal or integer ≥ 0). Example: 0.1, 1, 5.

End Value

Enter the ending number (positive decimal or integer > Start Value). Example: 10, 50, 100.

Interval

Enter the step size (positive decimal > 0 and < End Value – Start Value). Example: 1.0, 2.5.

Foot (US survey) [ft] to Ken Conversion Table
Foot (US survey) [ft]	Ken

Explore More Length Units Converter

What Is This Tool?

This tool converts length measurements from the US survey foot, a unit historically used in American land surveying, to the ken, a traditional Japanese unit applied in architecture. It assists in bridging measurement standards between American survey data and Japanese architectural dimensions.

How to Use This Tool?

Input the value in foot (US survey) you want to convert
Select foot (US survey) as the source unit and ken as the target unit
Initiate the conversion to see the measurement in ken
Use the results to assist in compatible architectural or surveying projects

Key Features

Converts measurements from foot (US survey) to ken with a defined conversion factor
Supports cross-cultural architectural and surveying applications
User-friendly interface suitable for professionals in engineering, surveying, and restoration
Provides illustrative examples to clarify unit translation

Examples

10 feet (US survey) equals approximately 1.438851799 ken
50 feet (US survey) equals approximately 7.194258995 ken

Common Use Cases

Translating American survey-based land measurements into Japanese traditional units
Applying traditional ken measurements in Japanese architectural restoration and design
Comparing and adapting building dimensions between US and Japanese construction projects

Tips & Best Practices

Verify which foot standard is referenced in your source data to ensure correct conversion
Use this conversion primarily for general architectural and surveying purposes rather than precision scientific calculations
Understand the cultural context of the ken when working on traditional Japanese building plans
Adjust for slight variations if accuracy is critical, due to unit standard differences

Limitations

The foot (US survey) is slightly longer than the international foot, which may affect precise conversions
The ken's length may vary depending on the shaku length accepted, influencing exact measurements
May require manual adjustments when used for high-precision tasks due to rounding and standard differences

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the foot (US survey) used for?: It is primarily used in US land surveying, mapping, and specifying property boundaries, as well as in engineering projects aligned with older survey data.
How is the ken used in Japanese architecture?: Ken functions as a modular unit indicating the spacing between structural pillars and is used for defining room sizes and building proportions in traditional Japanese structures.
Can this converter be used for high-precision measurements?: Due to slight differences in unit standards and rounding, it is best suited for general conversion needs rather than extremely precise measurements.

Key Terminology

Foot (US survey): A unit of length traditionally used in US land surveying, defined exactly as 1200/3937 meters.
Ken: A traditional Japanese length unit equal to six shaku, standardized approximately as 1.818 meters, used in architectural measurements.
Shaku: A Japanese unit of length approximately equal to 0.30303 meters, serving as the base measure for the ken.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the foot (US survey) mainly used for?

Modern international engineering projects

US land surveying and mapping

Japanese architectural designs

What does the ken represent in traditional Japanese architecture?

A unit for measuring mass

The bay or spacing between structural pillars

A type of building material

Why might conversions between foot (US survey) and ken require adjustments?

Because both units changed often historically

Because of slight differences in unit standardizations and rounding

Because ken is no longer used

Share Us

Similar Calculators

Online Surface Current Density Units Converter Online Heat Flux Density Units Converter Online Heat Density Units Converter Online Weight and Mass Units Converter Online Flow Molar Units Converter