Chinese Chi (尺) to cm
The Chinese market chi is one third of a metre, about 33.33 cm. It is still used for cloth and timber, and one chi divides into ten cun.
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Common values
Formula
cm = 尺 × 33.3333
The Korean ja and Japanese shaku are both 30.3 cm, not the same as the Chinese chi. Three countries, three different “feet”.
Frequently asked questions
Q. How many cm is 1 尺?
1 尺 is 33.33 cm, and 10 尺 is 333.33 cm. Type any value in the box above to convert instantly.
Q. And how many 尺 is 1 cm?
1 cm is 0.03 尺. This converter works both ways, so typing in the right box updates the left one.
Q. Where is this unit used?
The Korean ja and Japanese shaku are both 30.3 cm, not the same as the Chinese chi. Three countries, three different “feet”.
Other converters
Traditional units (geun, doe, majigi and so on) vary by region and product.