What is a ken in Japanese measurement?

A ken is a traditional Japanese length unit equal to six shaku, approximately 1.818 meters, commonly used in architecture to describe bay spacing between pillars.

Why convert from inch (US survey) to ken?

This conversion helps interpret legacy US survey data in the context of traditional Japanese architectural measurements and supports cultural heritage projects.

How to Convert from Inch (US survey) [in] to Ken

Q: What is the US survey inch?

It is a legacy unit of length used in US geodetic and cadastral surveying, defined exactly as 100/3937 meters, slightly different from the international inch.

Convert length measurements from the US survey inch to the traditional Japanese unit ken. Understand definitions, applications, and conversion steps for this specialized length units converter.

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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts length values from the US survey inch, a historical surveying unit used in the United States, to the ken, a traditional Japanese unit commonly used in architecture and carpentry.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in inch (US survey) you wish to convert.
Select the 'inch (US survey)' as the source unit and 'ken' as the target unit.
Click the convert button to get the equivalent measurement in ken.
Use the result to interpret or apply the value in architectural or surveying contexts.

Key Features

Converts US survey inch values into ken accurately using established conversion rates.
Supports understanding of legacy US surveying and traditional Japanese architectural units.
Ideal for professionals working with historical land data, architecture, and cultural heritage projects.
Browser-based and easy to use with quick input and conversion.

Examples

10 inch (US survey) converts to approximately 0.1199 ken.
50 inch (US survey) converts to approximately 0.5995 ken.

Common Use Cases

Interpreting and converting legacy US survey and cadastral records involving inch (US survey).
Facilitating restoration and design of traditional Japanese buildings by converting measurements into ken.
Reconciling historical US surveying data with Japanese architectural modular measurements.
Supporting cultural heritage preservation by bridging measurement systems.

Tips & Best Practices

Be aware that the US survey inch differs slightly from the international inch, which may affect results.
Understand that the ken is an approximate value that can vary historically or regionally.
Use this converter as a guide and cross-reference with contextual standards for detailed architectural work.
Ensure input values are accurate and consistent with legacy records for meaningful conversions.

Limitations

The US survey inch is a legacy unit and differs slightly from the international inch, possibly causing minor discrepancies.
The ken is an approximate unit and may vary depending on historical or regional practices.
Conversion assumes standardized lengths and may not perfectly reflect all historical measurement variations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the US survey inch?: It is a legacy unit of length used in US geodetic and cadastral surveying, defined exactly as 100/3937 meters, slightly different from the international inch.
What is a ken in Japanese measurement?: A ken is a traditional Japanese length unit equal to six shaku, approximately 1.818 meters, commonly used in architecture to describe bay spacing between pillars.
Why convert from inch (US survey) to ken?: This conversion helps interpret legacy US survey data in the context of traditional Japanese architectural measurements and supports cultural heritage projects.

Key Terminology

Inch (US survey): A legacy US surveying unit equal to exactly 100/3937 meters, used in historic land and geodetic surveys.
Ken: A traditional Japanese unit of length equal to six shaku, commonly standardized as approximately 1.818 meters, used in architecture.
Conversion Rate: The specific factor linking one inch (US survey) to ken, which is 1 inch (US survey) = 0.0119904317 ken.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the US survey inch primarily used for?

Modern industrial measurements

Historical US land surveying and cadastral mapping

Japanese carpentry measurements

Approximately, how long is one ken?

About 1.818 meters

Exactly 1 meter

About 0.0254 meters

What is a key limitation when converting inch (US survey) to ken?

Ken measurements never vary historically

The US survey inch and ken measurements may have slight historical variations

Conversion works only for metric units

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