Momme (匁) to Grams
One momme is 3.75 g. It is the international unit for trading pearls and also labels the weight of silk fabric. It matches the Korean don.
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Common values
Formula
g = 匁 × 3.75
Silk described as “16 momme” refers to fabric thickness by convention, not the weight of your piece. Higher numbers mean heavier cloth.
Frequently asked questions
Q. How many g is 1 匁?
1 匁 is 3.75 g, and 10 匁 is 37.5 g. Type any value in the box above to convert instantly.
Q. And how many 匁 is 1 g?
1 g is 0.267 匁. This converter works both ways, so typing in the right box updates the left one.
Q. Where is this unit used?
Silk described as “16 momme” refers to fabric thickness by convention, not the weight of your piece. Higher numbers mean heavier cloth.
Other converters
Traditional units (geun, doe, majigi and so on) vary by region and product.