What is a ken unit used for?

Ken is a traditional Japanese length unit used mainly in architecture to measure bay widths between pillars and in room sizing.

Why convert ken to link (US survey)?

This conversion helps relate traditional Japanese measurements to historic US land surveying units for purposes like architectural restoration and cadastral analysis.

Is the link (US survey) still commonly used?

No, the link (US survey) is a legacy unit mostly replaced by metric or standard US customary measurements.

How to Convert from Ken to Link (US survey) [li]

Convert traditional Japanese ken units to US survey links for use in historical land surveying and architectural contexts with this easy online length converter.

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Ken to Link (US survey) [li] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts measurements from ken, a traditional Japanese unit of length, into link (US survey) units, which are historical small subdivisions used in land surveying in the United States. It helps translate between measurement systems commonly found in architectural restoration, historical mapping, and cadastral record analysis.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in ken units into the input field
Select 'ken' as the source unit and 'link (US survey) [li]' as the target unit
Click the convert button to see the equivalent measurement in links
Use the output for historical or technical analysis involving both units

Key Features

Converts ken units to link (US survey) with a fixed conversion rate
Supports specialized use cases in architecture and land surveying
Browser-based and easy to use without additional software
Provides examples to illustrate the conversion process

Examples

2 Ken converts to approximately 21.06 link (US survey) [li]
5 Ken converts to approximately 52.65 link (US survey) [li]

Common Use Cases

Specifying bay widths in traditional Japanese buildings using ken and converting to US survey measurements
Interpreting historic US land survey plats and deeds that use link (US survey) units
Reconciling building dimensions in carpentry and historic plans with land surveying data
Supporting civil engineering projects involving legacy cadastral records

Tips & Best Practices

Use this tool primarily for historical or specialized measurement conversions
Double-check the context of the units due to potential minor variations in ken standards
Remember that link (US survey) is a legacy unit and might require conversion to modern units for practical applications
Verify conversion results when working with survey or architectural precision requirements

Limitations

Ken is standardized approximately and may vary slightly in historical use
Link (US survey) is largely replaced by metric or customary US units today
Conversion precision may be affected by rounding and specific survey standards
The tool is intended for specialized historical or technical contexts, not everyday measurements

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a ken unit used for?: Ken is a traditional Japanese length unit used mainly in architecture to measure bay widths between pillars and in room sizing.
Why convert ken to link (US survey)?: This conversion helps relate traditional Japanese measurements to historic US land surveying units for purposes like architectural restoration and cadastral analysis.
Is the link (US survey) still commonly used?: No, the link (US survey) is a legacy unit mostly replaced by metric or standard US customary measurements.

Key Terminology

Ken: A traditional Japanese unit of length used primarily in architecture, equal to six shaku or about 1.818 meters.
Link (US survey): A historical US land surveying unit equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain, approximately 0.201168 meters.
Cadastral records: Documents and maps detailing land ownership and boundaries, often using legacy units in historic surveys.

Quick Knowledge Check

What traditional use does the ken unit primarily have?

Measuring land plots for agriculture

Defining building bay widths in Japanese architecture

Surveying US property boundaries

How many link (US survey) units equal 1 ken approximately?

5.3 link

10.53 link

20.10 link

Which field commonly uses the link (US survey)?

Historical US land surveying

Modern Japanese carpentry

Everyday metric measurement

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