Convert link to ken
Enter a value below to convert link [li] to ken [ken]. Reverse conversion: Convert ken to link.
1 li = 0.094964028777 ken. To convert link to ken, multiply the value by 0.094964028777; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ken = 10.5303030303 li). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Link to Ken: Quick Reference
- 1 li = 0.094964028777 ken
- 1 ken = 10.5303030303 li
- 10 li = 0.94964028777 ken
- 100 li = 9.4964028777 ken
How to Convert Link to Ken
1 li = 0.0949640287769784 ken
Example: convert 15 li to ken:
15 li = 15 × 0.0949640287769784 ken = 1.42446043165468 ken
Link to Ken Conversion Table
| link | ken |
|---|---|
| 1 li | 0.094964028777 ken |
| 2 li | 0.189928057554 ken |
| 3 li | 0.284892086331 ken |
| 5 li | 0.474820143885 ken |
| 10 li | 0.94964028777 ken |
| 20 li | 1.89928057554 ken |
| 50 li | 4.74820143885 ken |
| 100 li | 9.4964028777 ken |
| 500 li | 47.4820143885 ken |
| 1000 li | 94.964028777 ken |
Link: Definition and Use
A link, specifically Gunter's link, is a unit of length equal to 7.92 inches, or 1/100 of a chain.
History/Origin
The link is part of Gunter's chain, a surveying tool invented by Edmund Gunter in the 17th century.
Current Use
The link is an obsolete unit of measurement, but may be found in old land surveys.
Ken: Definition and Use
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.
Link to Ken: Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 link in ken?
1 link (li) = 0.094964028777 ken (ken).
How do you convert link to ken?
Multiply the link value by 0.094964028777. For example, 25 li × 0.094964028777 = 2.37410071942 ken.
What is 10 link in ken?
10 li = 0.94964028777 ken.
Which unit is larger, the link or the ken?
The ken is the larger unit: 1 li equals only 0.094964028777 ken.