Centimeters to Cun (Chinese inches) – centimeter to cun (Chinese inch) Converter
1 cm = 0.3 寸
Formula
寸 = cm × 0.3
Centimeters to cun (Chinese inches) conversion table
| centimeters (cm) | cun (Chinese inches) (寸) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 cm | 0.15 寸 |
| 1 cm | 0.3 寸 |
| 2 cm | 0.6 寸 |
| 3 cm | 0.9 寸 |
| 5 cm | 1.5 寸 |
| 10 cm | 3 寸 |
| 20 cm | 6 寸 |
| 25 cm | 7.5 寸 |
| 50 cm | 15 寸 |
| 75 cm | 22.5 寸 |
| 100 cm | 30 寸 |
| 250 cm | 75 寸 |
| 500 cm | 150 寸 |
| 1000 cm | 300 寸 |
| 5000 cm | 1500 寸 |
Centimeters and cun (Chinese inches) are both length units. One centimeter equals 0.3 cun (Chinese inches); enter any value above for an instant result, or use the table for common conversions.
Sanity-check examples
1 cm = 0.3 寸10 cm = 3 寸100 cm = 30 寸
Common pitfalls and look-alike units
The international statute mile is exactly 1.60934 km; the nautical mile is a different unit (1 nmi = 1.852 km) that shows up in knots. Chinese market units follow the modern definitions 1 li = 500 m, 1 chi = 1/3 m, 1 cun = 1/30 m — older chi varied by dynasty (roughly 0.32–0.35 m), so do not apply them to historical measurements.
Frequently asked questions
How many cun (Chinese inches) are in a centimeter?
1 centimeter (cm) equals 0.3 cun (Chinese inch) (寸).
How do I convert centimeters to cun (Chinese inches)?
Multiply the centimeter value by 0.3 to get cun (Chinese inch) — for example, 2 centimeters = 0.6 cun (Chinese inch).
How do I convert cun (Chinese inches) back to centimeters?
1 cun (Chinese inch) is approximately 3.33333 centimeter. Use the swap button or the reverse conversion page linked on this page.