Abstract
-
1.
1 catty (jin) = 0.5 kilograms
-
2.
1 picul (dan) = 100 catties = 50 kilograms
-
3.
1 dou = 15 catties
-
4.
1 li = 0.5 kilometres ≈ 0.3 miles
-
5.
1 mu ≈ 0.167 acre ≈ 0.067 hectare
-
6.
1 chi ≈ 3.3 metres
-
7.
1 zhang = 10 chi
-
8.
1 Chinese yuan ≈ USD0.125*
Chapter PDF
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Copyright information
© 2015 Hongguang He
About this chapter
Cite this chapter
He, H. (2015). Notes on Conversion of Measures. In: Governance, Social Organisation and Reform in Rural China. Politics and Development of Contemporary China. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137484697_8
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137484697_8
Publisher Name: Palgrave Macmillan, London
Print ISBN: 978-1-349-69485-3
Online ISBN: 978-1-137-48469-7
eBook Packages: Palgrave Intern. Relations & Development CollectionPolitical Science and International Studies (R0)