Convert furlong to ken
Please provide values below to convert furlong [fur] to ken [ken], or Convert ken to furlong.
How to Convert Furlong to Ken
1 fur = 94.9640287769784 ken
Example: convert 15 fur to ken:
15 fur = 15 × 94.9640287769784 ken = 1424.46043165468 ken
Furlong to Ken Conversion Table
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Furlong
A furlong is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to one-eighth of a mile, 220 yards, or 660 feet.
History/Origin
The name "furlong" derives from the Old English words "furh" (furrow) and "lang" (long), originally referring to the length of a furrow in one acre of a ploughed open field.
Current Use
Today, the furlong is primarily used in horse racing to state the length of races.
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.