What is a ken used for?

A ken is a traditional Japanese unit of length used mainly in architecture to denote bay widths and room dimensions.

What does the link unit represent?

The link is a historic English unit used in surveying, equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain, mostly found in 18th–19th century land measures.

Why convert ken to link [li]?

Converting ken to link [li] helps in interpreting old Japanese architectural measurements using historic English surveying units for restoration or study.

How to Convert from Ken to Link [li]

Learn how to convert traditional Japanese length unit ken to historic English surveying unit link [li] with this simple online converter tool.

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This online converter tool allows users to transform measurements from ken, a traditional Japanese length unit used in architecture, to link [li], an old English unit once used in surveying and land measurement.

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Key Features

Converts ken (Japanese unit) to link [li] (historic English unit) quickly and easily
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Supports understanding of historical and architectural measurements
Uses established conversion rate: 1 ken equals 10.5303030303 link [li]

Examples

2 ken converts to approximately 21.0606060606 link [li]
5 ken converts to approximately 52.6515151515 link [li]

Common Use Cases

Translating Japanese architectural bay widths to historic English surveying units
Converting room and tatami sizes measured in ken to links for cross-cultural studies
Interpreting land measurement data from old cadastral records involving link units

Tips & Best Practices

Confirm the regional or historical variation of ken before converting to ensure context accuracy
Use the tool primarily for academic research or historical restoration where these units apply
Remember that link is obsolete and mainly relevant to historical surveying and land records

Limitations

Ken measurements can vary regionally or historically, which may affect conversion precision
Link is an outdated unit rarely used in modern contexts, limiting practicality
Conversions assume standard definitions; original source documents may have slight differences

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a ken used for?: A ken is a traditional Japanese unit of length used mainly in architecture to denote bay widths and room dimensions.
What does the link unit represent?: The link is a historic English unit used in surveying, equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain, mostly found in 18th–19th century land measures.
Why convert ken to link [li]?: Converting ken to link [li] helps in interpreting old Japanese architectural measurements using historic English surveying units for restoration or study.

Key Terminology

Ken: A traditional Japanese length unit used in architecture, approximately equal to 1.818 meters, representing bay or pillar spacing.
Link [li]: A historic English surveying unit, equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain, approximately 0.201168 meters, used in 18th–19th century land measurement.
Gunter's chain: A measuring device used historically in English land surveying, consisting of 100 links.

Quick Knowledge Check

What traditional use does the ken unit have?

Land surveying in England

Measuring bay widths in Japanese architecture

Calculating modern construction materials

The link [li] is primarily associated with which field?

Historical English land surveying

Japanese interior design

Modern metric measurements

What is the approximate conversion from ken to link [li]?

1 ken = 5 link [li]

1 ken = 10.5303030303 link [li]

1 ken = 20 link [li]

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