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Convert Kens to Chains

Kens




Chains


How to use this Kens to Chains Converter 🤔

Follow these steps to convert given Kens value from Kens units to Chains units.

  1. Enter the input Kens value in the text field.
  2. The given Kens is converted to Chains in realtime ⌚ using the formula, and displayed under the Chains label.
  3. You may copy the resulting Chains value using the Copy button.

Formula

To convert given length from Kens to Chains, use the following formula.

Chains = Kens / 9.496402872748241

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

Kens to Chains Conversion Table

The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Kens to Chains.

Kens (ken)Chains (ch)
0 ken0 ch
1 ken0.1053 ch
2 ken0.2106 ch
3 ken0.3159 ch
4 ken0.4212 ch
5 ken0.5265 ch
6 ken0.6318 ch
7 ken0.7371 ch
8 ken0.8424 ch
9 ken0.9477 ch
10 ken1.053 ch
20 ken2.1061 ch
50 ken5.2652 ch
100 ken10.5303 ch
1000 ken105.303 ch
10000 ken1053.0303 ch
100000 ken10530.303 ch

Kens

A ken is a historical unit of length used in various cultures, particularly in Asia. The length of a ken can vary depending on the region and context. In Japan, one ken is approximately equivalent to 6 feet or about 1.8288 meters.

The ken was traditionally used in architectural and construction measurements, particularly in the design of buildings and layout of spaces.

Ken measurements were utilized in historical architecture and construction practices in Asian cultures. Although not commonly used today, the unit provides historical context for traditional measurement standards and practices in building and design.

Chains

A chain is a unit of length used primarily in land surveying and agriculture. One chain is equivalent to 66 feet or approximately 20.1168 meters.

The chain is defined as 66 feet, which is historically based on the length of a chain used in surveying practices and land measurement.

Chains are commonly used in land surveying for measuring distances, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom. The unit is useful for tasks such as plotting and dividing land and has historical significance in the development of surveying techniques.