What is a Liang (两)?
Liang (两) is a traditional Chinese unit of weight equal to 50 grams (1/10 of a jin). It is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine and cooking.
Definition
Symbol
两
Category
Weight
System
Chinese Traditional
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1 Liang = 50000 Milligram (mg)
1 Liang = 50 Gram (g)
1 Liang = 0.05 Kilogram (kg)
1 Liang = 0.00005 Metric Ton (t)
1 Liang = 1.7637 Ounce (oz)
Common Uses
- Traditional Chinese medicine
- Chinese cooking recipes
- Herb measurement