Ken to Prussian feet Converter

1 ken (間) equals 5.79315538691 Prussian feet (Prussian foot).

1 ken = 5.793155387 Prussian feet

How to convert ken to Prussian feet

Prussian foot = 間 × 5.79315538691

To convert ken to Prussian feet, multiply the number of ken by 5.79315538691.

Example: 1 間 to Prussian foot

  1. Start with the value in ken: 1 間.
  2. Multiply by 5.79315538691: 1 × 5.79315538691 = 5.793155387.
  3. Result: 1 ken = 5.793155387 Prussian feet.

Going the other way, 1 Prussian foot = 0.1726175 ken, so to convert Prussian feet back to ken you divide by the same number. See Prussian feet to ken.

Ken to Prussian feet conversion table

Ken (間)Prussian feet (Prussian foot)
1 間 5.793155387 Prussian foot
2 間 11.58631077 Prussian foot
3 間 17.37946616 Prussian foot
4 間 23.17262155 Prussian foot
5 間 28.96577693 Prussian foot
6 間 34.75893232 Prussian foot
7 間 40.55208771 Prussian foot
8 間 46.3452431 Prussian foot
9 間 52.13839848 Prussian foot
10 間 57.93155387 Prussian foot
100 間 579.3155387 Prussian foot

What is a ken?

The ken is 6 shaku, about 1.82 m, the traditional spacing between pillars in Japanese buildings.

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What is a Prussian foot?

The Prussian or Rhineland foot (Fuß) was about 31.39 cm, one of the most common feet in northern Europe before metrication.

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Frequently asked questions

How many Prussian feet are in a ken?

One ken is 5.793155387 Prussian feet.

How many ken are in a Prussian foot?

One Prussian foot is 0.1726175 ken.

What is the formula to convert ken to Prussian feet?

Prussian foot = 間 × 5.79315538691.