Convert ken to arpent
Please provide values below to convert ken [ken] to arpent [arpent], or Convert arpent to ken.
How to Convert Ken to Arpent
1 ken = 0.0361979166666667 arpent
Example: convert 15 ken to arpent:
15 ken = 15 × 0.0361979166666667 arpent = 0.54296875 arpent
Ken to Arpent Conversion Table
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Ken
The ken is a traditional Japanese unit of length, equal to six Japanese feet (shaku). Its length has varied over time, but it is now standardized at 1.818 meters.
History/Origin
The ken was traditionally used in Japanese architecture and land measurement.
Current Use
The ken is still used in traditional Japanese carpentry and architecture.
Arpent
An arpent is a unit of length and a unit of area. As a unit of length, it is approximately 192 feet.
History/Origin
The arpent was a pre-metric French unit of measurement. It was used in France and its North American colonies, including parts of the United States.
Current Use
The arpent is an obsolete unit, but it may still be found in old land records in some parts of North America.