Convert Ken (Japanese) to metres
East Asia · East Asian Length · active · modern
Conventional value The unit is customary but its modern value is settled and widely cited; the arithmetic itself is exact.
1 Ken (Japanese) = 1.818 metres
metres = Ken (Japanese) × 1.818
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Ken (Japanese) to metres table
| Ken (Japanese) | metres |
|---|---|
| 0.25 Ken (Japanese) | 0.4545 metres |
| 0.5 Ken (Japanese) | 0.909 metres |
| 1 Ken (Japanese) | 1.818 metres |
| 2 Ken (Japanese) | 3.636 metres |
| 3 Ken (Japanese) | 5.454 metres |
| 4 Ken (Japanese) | 7.272 metres |
| 5 Ken (Japanese) | 9.09 metres |
| 10 Ken (Japanese) | 18.18 metres |
| 20 Ken (Japanese) | 36.36 metres |
| 25 Ken (Japanese) | 45.45 metres |
| 50 Ken (Japanese) | 90.9 metres |
| 100 Ken (Japanese) | 181.8 metres |
About the Ken (Japanese)
Japanese fathom. Used in traditional architecture.
- Symbol
- 間
- Value in SI
- 1 Ken (Japanese) = 1.818 metre
- Typical use
- surveying
- Source
- UnitConvertLab measurement atlas
Every atlas conversion routes through the SI metre. See our methodology and data provenance pages for how these values are sourced and verified.
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Frequently asked
How many metres are in a Ken (Japanese)?
1 Ken (Japanese) = 1.818 metres. Multiply the number of Ken (Japanese) by 1.818 to get metres.
What is Ken (Japanese) used for?
Japanese fathom. Used in traditional architecture. It is classified as active and dates from the modern period.
Is the Ken (Japanese) value exact?
Yes for practical purposes. UnitConvertLab converts every atlas unit through the SI metre, so the arithmetic itself introduces no rounding beyond the digits shown.
How reliable is this Ken (Japanese) conversion?
Conventional value — The unit is customary but its modern value is settled and widely cited; the arithmetic itself is exact. Source: UnitConvertLab measurement atlas.
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UnitConvertLab. (2026). Convert Ken (Japanese) to metres. UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/regional/ken-to-meter
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