What is a ken in Japanese measurement?

A ken is a traditional Japanese length unit used especially in architecture, equal to six shaku and standardized to around 1.818 meters.

How long is a Russian archin?

The Russian archin, or arshin, is an old Russian length unit approximately equal to 0.7112 meters or 28 English inches.

Why convert ken to Russian archin?

Converting ken to Russian archin helps in comparative studies, restoration projects, and understanding historical documents where these different units appear.

How to Convert from Ken to Russian archin

Easily convert length measurements from the traditional Japanese unit ken to the historical Russian archin using this online converter. Perfect for architectural, historical, and textile applications.

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What Is This Tool?

This online converter allows you to convert length measurements from ken, a traditional Japanese unit, to the Russian archin, an obsolete Russian unit. It is designed to assist with cross-cultural architectural studies, historical research, and textile measurement involving these distinctive units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value you want to convert in ken units
Select ken as the original unit and Russian archin as the target unit
Click the convert button to see the equivalent length in Russian archin
Review the conversion result for your project or study
Use the examples for guidance on typical conversions

Key Features

Supports conversion from ken to Russian archin using a precise established rate
Ideal for historical architecture, textile measurement, and heritage restoration
Browser-based and easy to use without requiring installation
Includes examples to illustrate typical conversions
Facilitates understanding of traditional units in cross-cultural contexts

Examples

1 ken equals approximately 2.98 Russian archin
3 ken converts to roughly 8.93 Russian archin

Common Use Cases

Determining bay widths in traditional Japanese building layouts compared to Russian historic measurements
Measuring room dimensions and tatami layouts for cultural restoration projects
Analyzing textile lengths in historic Russian tailoring and trade documents
Translating dimensions from Japanese architectural plans into Russian units for comparative studies
Supporting restoration of artifacts and garments with measurements recorded in either unit

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the context of the measurement to choose the correct unit representation
Consider the historical period as definitions might slightly vary
Use this converter as a guide rather than an absolute standard due to historical differences
Check conversion results against known measurements when available
Keep in mind that both units are non-metric and primarily used in academic or heritage contexts

Limitations

Both ken and Russian archin are historical units with non-metric definitions that can vary slightly
The Russian archin is obsolete and rarely used outside academic or restoration settings
Conversions may have minor discrepancies due to rounding and historical measurement variations

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a ken in Japanese measurement?: A ken is a traditional Japanese length unit used especially in architecture, equal to six shaku and standardized to around 1.818 meters.
How long is a Russian archin?: The Russian archin, or arshin, is an old Russian length unit approximately equal to 0.7112 meters or 28 English inches.
Why convert ken to Russian archin?: Converting ken to Russian archin helps in comparative studies, restoration projects, and understanding historical documents where these different units appear.

Key Terminology

Ken: A traditional Japanese unit of length equal to six shaku, approximately 1.818 meters, used in architecture and room layouts.
Russian archin: An obsolete Russian length unit equal to 16 vershoks or about 0.7112 meters, historically used in trade and crafts.
Shaku: A basic Japanese unit of length roughly equivalent to 0.30303 meters, forming the basis for ken.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit is traditionally used in Japanese architecture?

Russian archin

Ken

Shaku

The Russian archin is approximately equal to how many meters?

0.30303 meters

0.7112 meters

1.818 meters

What is the purpose of converting ken to Russian archin?

To standardize metric units

To support historical and architectural research

To measure modern textiles

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