Convert pole to ken
Please provide values below to convert pole [pole] to ken [ken], or Convert ken to pole.
How to Convert Pole to Ken
1 pole = 2.37410071942446 ken
Example: convert 15 pole to ken:
15 pole = 15 × 2.37410071942446 ken = 35.6115107913669 ken
Pole to Ken Conversion Table
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Pole
A pole is a unit of length equal to a rod or perch, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "pole" as a unit of length originated from the use of a physical pole of a certain length for measuring land.
Current Use
The pole is an archaic unit of measurement.
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.