Convert arpent to ken
Please provide values below to convert arpent [arpent] to ken [ken], or Convert ken to arpent.
How to Convert Arpent to Ken
1 arpent = 27.6258992805755 ken
Example: convert 15 arpent to ken:
15 arpent = 15 × 27.6258992805755 ken = 414.388489208633 ken
Arpent to Ken Conversion Table
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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.
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.