What is a Shaku (尺)?
Shaku (尺) is a traditional Japanese unit of length equal to approximately 30.30 centimeters. It is still used in traditional Japanese architecture and woodworking.
Definition
Symbol
尺
Category
Length
System
Japanese Traditional
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1 Shaku = 303 Millimeter (mm)
1 Shaku = 30.3 Centimeter (cm)
1 Shaku = 0.303 Meter (m)
1 Shaku = 0.000303 Kilometer (km)
1 Shaku = 11.9291 Inch (in)
Common Uses
- Traditional Japanese architecture
- Shakuhachi flute sizing
- Kimono measurement
