Cun (Chinese inches) to Centimeters – cun (Chinese inch) to centimeter Converter
1 寸 ≈ 3.33333 cm
Formula
cm = 寸 × ≈ 3.33333
Cun (Chinese inches) to centimeters conversion table
| cun (Chinese inches) (寸) | centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 寸 | 1.66667 cm |
| 1 寸 | ≈ 3.33333 cm |
| 2 寸 | 6.66667 cm |
| 3 寸 | 10 cm |
| 5 寸 | 16.6667 cm |
| 10 寸 | 33.3333 cm |
| 20 寸 | 66.6667 cm |
| 25 寸 | 83.3333 cm |
| 50 寸 | 166.667 cm |
| 75 寸 | 250 cm |
| 100 寸 | 333.333 cm |
| 250 寸 | 833.333 cm |
| 500 寸 | 1666.67 cm |
| 1000 寸 | 3333.33 cm |
| 5000 寸 | 16666.7 cm |
Cun (Chinese inches) and centimeters are both length units. One cun (Chinese inch) is approximately 3.33333 centimeters; enter any value above for an instant result, or use the table for common conversions.
Sanity-check examples
1 寸 = 3.33333 cm10 寸 = 33.3333 cm100 寸 = 333.333 cm
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 centimeters are in a cun (Chinese inch)?
1 cun (Chinese inch) (寸) is approximately 3.33333 centimeter (cm).
How do I convert cun (Chinese inches) to centimeters?
Multiply the cun (Chinese inch) value by ≈ 3.33333 to get centimeter — for example, 2 cun (Chinese inches) = 6.66667 centimeter.
How do I convert centimeters back to cun (Chinese inches)?
1 centimeter equals 0.3 cun (Chinese inch). Use the swap button or the reverse conversion page linked on this page.