What is a Link (US survey) unit used for?

It is a historic unit of length used mainly in US land surveying and cadastral records as a subdivision of Gunter's chain.

How is a Ken used in Japanese architecture?

Ken is a traditional length unit that defines bays or spacing between structural pillars and is used for room and tatami sizing.

Can this converter ensure precise engineering measurements?

No, this converter is best suited for comparative or interpretive applications since both units have historical and regional variations.

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

Easily convert length measurements from Link (US survey) [li], a historical US land surveying unit, to Ken, a traditional Japanese architectural unit, using precise conversion rates for cross-cultural projects and heritage preservation.

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Link (US survey) [li]	Ken

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Link (US survey) [li] to Ken Conversion Table
Link (US survey) [li]	Ken

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms lengths measured in Link (US survey) [li], a historical US surveying unit, into Ken, a traditional Japanese unit of length used mainly in architecture. It aids in understanding and adapting measurements across these distinct systems.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in Link (US survey) [li] you want to convert
Select Link (US survey) [li] as the starting unit and Ken as the target unit
Click the convert button to display the equivalent length in Ken

Key Features

Converts Link (US survey) [li] units to Ken with an exact conversion formula
Supports length translation between US historic surveying and Japanese architectural units
Browser-based and easy to use for professionals and enthusiasts
Facilitates cross-disciplinary and heritage preservation projects

Examples

10 Links (US survey) [li] equal approximately 0.949642187 Ken
50 Links (US survey) [li] equal approximately 4.748210935 Ken

Common Use Cases

Interpreting distances from historic US land survey plats and deeds
Describing bay widths and room sizes in traditional Japanese architecture
Reconciling older US survey data with modern measurements in engineering
Supporting cultural heritage and cross-cultural construction projects

Tips & Best Practices

Use this tool primarily for comparative or interpretive conversions rather than precise engineering
Consider the historical context and survey accuracy when working with Link (US survey)
Account for slight regional variations in the Ken unit during architectural planning
Consult original survey documents to verify unit context for best results

Limitations

Link (US survey) is a historical, non-SI unit tied to legacy survey data accuracy
Ken measurements can vary regionally and historically, affecting conversion precision
This conversion serves mainly interpretive or comparative purposes, not exact engineering needs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Link (US survey) unit used for?: It is a historic unit of length used mainly in US land surveying and cadastral records as a subdivision of Gunter's chain.
How is a Ken used in Japanese architecture?: Ken is a traditional length unit that defines bays or spacing between structural pillars and is used for room and tatami sizing.
Can this converter ensure precise engineering measurements?: No, this converter is best suited for comparative or interpretive applications since both units have historical and regional variations.

Key Terminology

Link (US survey): A historic US length unit equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain, often used in land surveying and cadastral records.
Ken: A traditional Japanese unit of length equal to about 1.818 meters, used in architecture to define spacing between pillars and room proportions.
Gunter's chain: A historic land measurement unit equal to 66 US survey feet, from which the Link (US survey) is a subdivision.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does one Link (US survey) equal in Ken?

0.201168 Ken

0.0949642187 Ken

1.818 Ken

Which field commonly uses Ken as a measurement unit?

Traditional Japanese architecture

US land surveying

Civil engineering in Europe

What is a primary use of Link (US survey) units?

Historic land surveying in the United States

Japanese carpentry

Modern construction in Japan

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