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
