Cun (Chinese inches) to Meters – cun (Chinese inch) to meter Converter
1 寸 ≈ 0.0333333 m
Formula
m = 寸 × ≈ 0.0333333
Cun (Chinese inches) to meters conversion table
| cun (Chinese inches) (寸) | meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 寸 | 0.0166667 m |
| 1 寸 | ≈ 0.0333333 m |
| 2 寸 | 0.0666667 m |
| 3 寸 | 0.1 m |
| 5 寸 | 0.166667 m |
| 10 寸 | 0.333333 m |
| 20 寸 | 0.666667 m |
| 25 寸 | 0.833333 m |
| 50 寸 | 1.66667 m |
| 75 寸 | 2.5 m |
| 100 寸 | 3.33333 m |
| 250 寸 | 8.33333 m |
| 500 寸 | 16.6667 m |
| 1000 寸 | 33.3333 m |
| 5000 寸 | 166.667 m |
Cun (Chinese inches) and meters are both length units. One cun (Chinese inch) is approximately 0.0333333 meters; enter any value above for an instant result, or use the table for common conversions.
Sanity-check examples
1 寸 = 0.0333333 m10 寸 = 0.333333 m100 寸 = 3.33333 m
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 meters are in a cun (Chinese inch)?
1 cun (Chinese inch) (寸) is approximately 0.0333333 meter (m).
How do I convert cun (Chinese inches) to meters?
Multiply the cun (Chinese inch) value by ≈ 0.0333333 to get meter — for example, 2 cun (Chinese inches) = 0.0666667 meter.
How do I convert meters back to cun (Chinese inches)?
1 meter equals 30 cun (Chinese inch). Use the swap button or the reverse conversion page linked on this page.