Use this free online calculator to convert Faden [Switzerland] to Shaku instantly. This all length conversions conversion tool provides accurate results for all your measurement needs.

Quick Reference

1 Faden [Switzerland] = 5.9406 Shaku

1 Shaku = 0.168333 Faden [Switzerland]

Faden [Switzerland] to Shaku Conversion Formula

To convert Faden [Switzerland] to Shaku, multiply by 5.9406.

Shaku = Faden [Switzerland] × 5.9406

Faden [Switzerland] = Shaku × 0.168333

To convert Shaku back to Faden [Switzerland], divide by 5.9406 (or multiply by 0.168333).

About These Units

About Faden [Switzerland]

The Swiss faden is a traditional unit of length equivalent to the klafter, representing the span of outstretched arms. Used throughout Switzerland for measuring construction materials, rope, depth, and land areas. The faden was particularly important in Alpine regions for measuring timber, stone, and other building materials until the adoption of the metric system.

About Shaku

The shaku is a Japanese word meaning "measure" or "scale", also used for several traditional units in Japan: [1] As a unit of distance, the shaku is the Japanese foot, equal to about 30.30 centimeters or 11.93 inches; [2] As a unit of area, the shaku equals 330.6 square centimeters (51.24 square inches); [3] As a unit of volume, the shaku equals about 18.04 milliliters (0.61 U.S. fluid ounce).

Faden [Switzerland] to Shaku Conversion Table

Faden [Switzerland]	Shaku	Shaku	Faden [Switzerland]
0.1	0.594059	0.1	0.016833
0.5	2.9703	0.5	0.084167
1	5.9406	1	0.168333
2	11.8812	2	0.336667
5	29.7030	5	0.841667
10	59.4059	10	1.6833
20	118.8119	20	3.3667
25	148.5149	25	4.2083
50	297.0297	50	8.4167
100	594.0594	100	16.8333
250	1485.15	250	42.0833
500	2970.30	500	84.1667
1000	5940.59	1000	168.3333

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