Geun (근) to Grams
Convert the Korean geun to grams. Butchers and markets still price by the geun.
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Common values
Formula
g = geun × 600
A geun of meat is 600 g, but a geun of vegetables is 375 g. The Chinese jin (斤) is 500 g — the same character, a different weight.
Frequently asked questions
Q. How many g is 1 geun?
1 geun is 600 g, and 10 geun is 6000 g. Type any value in the box above to convert instantly.
Q. And how many geun is 1 g?
1 g is 0 geun. This converter works both ways, so typing in the right box updates the left one.
Q. Where is this unit used?
A geun of meat is 600 g, but a geun of vegetables is 375 g. The Chinese jin (斤) is 500 g — the same character, a different weight.
Other converters
Traditional units (geun, doe, majigi and so on) vary by region and product.