What is a Jin (斤)?

Jin (斤) is a traditional Chinese unit of weight equal to 500 grams (0.5 kg). It is still commonly used in China, Taiwan, and other Chinese-speaking regions for everyday weighing.

Definition

Symbol

斤

Category

Weight

System

Chinese Traditional

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1 Jin = 500000 Milligram (mg)

1 Jin = 500 Gram (g)

1 Jin = 0.5 Kilogram (kg)

1 Jin = 0.0005 Metric Ton (t)

1 Jin = 17.637 Ounce (oz)

Common Uses

  • Food purchases in Chinese markets
  • Daily commerce
  • Traditional Chinese cooking

Jin Conversions

Jin → MilligramJin → GramJin → KilogramJin → Metric TonJin → OunceJin → PoundJin → StoneJin → US TonJin → GeunJin → DonJin → NyangJin → KanJin → MonmeJin → LiangJin → Tola

Related Units

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