Cun (Chinese inches) to Inches – cun (Chinese inch) to inch Converter
1 寸 ≈ 1.31234 in
Formula
in = 寸 × ≈ 1.31234
Cun (Chinese inches) to inches conversion table
| cun (Chinese inches) (寸) | inches (in) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 寸 | 0.656168 in |
| 1 寸 | ≈ 1.31234 in |
| 2 寸 | 2.62467 in |
| 3 寸 | 3.93701 in |
| 5 寸 | 6.56168 in |
| 10 寸 | 13.1234 in |
| 20 寸 | 26.2467 in |
| 25 寸 | 32.8084 in |
| 50 寸 | 65.6168 in |
| 75 寸 | 98.4252 in |
| 100 寸 | 131.234 in |
| 250 寸 | 328.084 in |
| 500 寸 | 656.168 in |
| 1000 寸 | 1312.34 in |
| 5000 寸 | 6561.68 in |
Cun (Chinese inches) and inches are both length units. One cun (Chinese inch) is approximately 1.31234 inches; enter any value above for an instant result, or use the table for common conversions.
Sanity-check examples
1 寸 = 1.31234 in10 寸 = 13.1234 in100 寸 = 131.234 in
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 inches are in a cun (Chinese inch)?
1 cun (Chinese inch) (寸) is approximately 1.31234 inch (in).
How do I convert cun (Chinese inches) to inches?
Multiply the cun (Chinese inch) value by ≈ 1.31234 to get inch — for example, 2 cun (Chinese inches) = 2.62467 inch.
How do I convert inches back to cun (Chinese inches)?
1 inch equals 0.762 cun (Chinese inch). Use the swap button or the reverse conversion page linked on this page.