Convert taiwan jin to kilograms in seconds
1 台斤 x 0.6 = 0.6 kg
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Picture yourself at a bustling Taipei morning market. Vendors call out prices in "jin" while your recipe app uses kilograms. That's where our Taiwan jin converter becomes your digital lifeline. This traditional unit, deeply rooted in East Asian commerce, carries a specific modern value you'll want to get right. Especially when buying premium oolong tea or fresh seafood by weight.
Units defined
What is a taiwan jin (台斤)?
- Description: Traditional weight unit still used in Taiwanese markets
- Symbol: 台斤 or just 斤 in local contexts
- Common uses: Pricing produce, meat, and dry goods
- Definition: 1 Taiwan jin = 600 grams = 0.6 kilograms
What is a kilogram (kg)?
- Description: Base SI unit for mass
- Symbol: kg
- Common uses: Global standard for science, trade, and daily life
- Definition: Equal to mass of International Prototype Kilogram (IPK)
Conversion formula
The math couldn't be simpler:
- Jin to kg: Multiply jin value by 0.6
- Kg to jin: Divide kilogram value by 0.6
Example calculations
- Your grandmother's recipe requires 2.5 jin of rice: 2.5 jin × 0.6 = 1.5 kg
- The fishmonger offers salmon at 3.8 kg: 3.8 kg ÷ 0.6 = 6.333... jin (≈6 jin 5.3 liang)
Conversion tables
Taiwan jin to kilograms
| Jin | Kilograms |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.6 |
| 2 | 1.2 |
| 3 | 1.8 |
| 4 | 2.4 |
| 5 | 3.0 |
| 10 | 6.0 |
| 15 | 9.0 |
| 20 | 12.0 |
Kilograms to taiwan jin
| Kilograms | Jin |
|---|---|
| 0.6 | 1 |
| 1.2 | 2 |
| 1.8 | 3 |
| 3.0 | 5 |
| 6.0 | 10 |
| 12.0 | 20 |
| 18.0 | 30 |
| 24.0 | 40 |
From tea trade to digital scales: A weighty history
The Taiwan jin's story begins in teh 19th century tea exports. During Qing Dynasty rule, Fujianese merchants brought their "catty" measurements (about 604g) to Taiwan. When Japan took control in 1895, they standardized it to 600g for easier metric conversion, a practical compromise that stuck.
Post WWII, Taiwan kept the 600g jin while mainland China adopted 500g. Today, you'll see dual labeling: traditional jin prices for locals and kilogram tags for international buyers. Next time you convert jin to kg, remember you're bridging 130 years of cultural and commercial history.
Interesting facts
- Taiwan jin subdivisions: 1 jin = 16 liang (37.5g each)
- Pineapple cakes (Taiwans iconic souvenir) often sold in 1 jin boxes (600g)
- Traditional Chinese medicine still uses jin measurements
- Night market stall rents sometimes calculated per jin of product sold
- 1 jin of rice (600g) yields about 10 bowls of cooked rice
FAQ
No, Taiwan jin equals 600 grams while mainland China uses 500 grams per jin since 1959. This difference matters for accurate conversions.
The 600g standard originated during Japanese colonial rule (1895-1945), adapting traditional measures to metric equivalents through rounded numbers.
Yes, fresh markets and traditional shops often price items like meat, fish, and tea leaves per Taiwan jin alongside kilogram labels.
For everyday use, 1 jin = 0.6 kg works perfectly. Scientists might use 0.600 kg for extra precision, but the difference is negligible.
Absolutely! Traditional Taiwanese recipes often list ingredients in jin. Multiply by 0.6 to get kilogram amounts for modern kitchen scales.