What is a Monme (匁)?
Monme (匁) is a traditional Japanese unit of weight equal to 3.75 grams. It is still used internationally in the pearl industry to measure pearl weight.
Definition
Symbol
匁
Category
Weight
System
Japanese Traditional
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1 Monme = 3750 Milligram (mg)
1 Monme = 3.75 Gram (g)
1 Monme = 0.00375 Kilogram (kg)
1 Monme = 0.00000375 Metric Ton (t)
1 Monme = 0.132277 Ounce (oz)
Common Uses
- Pearl weight (international standard)
- Traditional Japanese medicine
- Precious metal measurement
