Inches to Cun (Chinese inches) – inch to cun (Chinese inch) Converter
1 in = 0.762 寸
Formula
寸 = in × 0.762
Inches to cun (Chinese inches) conversion table
| inches (in) | cun (Chinese inches) (寸) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 in | 0.381 寸 |
| 1 in | 0.762 寸 |
| 2 in | 1.524 寸 |
| 3 in | 2.286 寸 |
| 5 in | 3.81 寸 |
| 10 in | 7.62 寸 |
| 20 in | 15.24 寸 |
| 25 in | 19.05 寸 |
| 50 in | 38.1 寸 |
| 75 in | 57.15 寸 |
| 100 in | 76.2 寸 |
| 250 in | 190.5 寸 |
| 500 in | 381 寸 |
| 1000 in | 762 寸 |
| 5000 in | 3810 寸 |
Inches and cun (Chinese inches) are both length units. One inch equals 0.762 cun (Chinese inches); enter any value above for an instant result, or use the table for common conversions.
Sanity-check examples
1 in = 0.762 寸10 in = 7.62 寸100 in = 76.2 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 inch?
1 inch (in) equals 0.762 cun (Chinese inch) (寸).
How do I convert inches to cun (Chinese inches)?
Multiply the inch value by 0.762 to get cun (Chinese inch) — for example, 2 inches = 1.524 cun (Chinese inch).
How do I convert cun (Chinese inches) back to inches?
1 cun (Chinese inch) is approximately 1.31234 inch. Use the swap button or the reverse conversion page linked on this page.