What is a Kan (貫)?
Kan (貫) is a traditional Japanese unit of weight equal to 3.75 kilograms. It was the standard unit for weighing goods in Japan before the adoption of the metric system.
Definition
Symbol
貫
Category
Weight
System
Japanese Traditional
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1 Kan = 3750000 Milligram (mg)
1 Kan = 3750 Gram (g)
1 Kan = 3.75 Kilogram (kg)
1 Kan = 0.00375 Metric Ton (t)
1 Kan = 132.277 Ounce (oz)
Common Uses
- Historical Japanese commerce
- Pearl weight measurement
- Traditional crafts
