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⚡ Bu (Japan) to Millimeters: the quick answer
1 bu = 0.30303 mm
1 bu (Japan) equals 0.30303 millimeters
To convert bu (Japan) to millimeters, multiply the value by 0.30303.
To go the other way, multiply millimeters by 3.3 to get bu (Japan).
↔ Convert millimeters to bu (Japan) instead
🧮 Formula
Every unit here is defined by its length in meters, so the conversion factor is (meters per bu (Japan)) ÷ (meters per millimeter).
📊 Bu (Japan) to Millimeters conversion table
✏️ Worked examples
📘 About these units
Bu (Japan) (bu). The bu is one hundredth of a shaku (about 3.03 mm). Used in: Asia — Japan & Korea.
Millimeter (mm). A millimeter is one thousandth of a meter, used for small measurements such as thickness and rainfall.
❓ Frequently asked questions
How many millimeters are in one bu (Japan)?
There are 0.30303 millimeters in one bu (Japan).
How do I convert bu (Japan) to millimeters?
Multiply the number of bu (Japan) by 0.30303. For example, 10 bu (Japan) equal 3.0303 millimeters.
How many bu (Japan) are in one millimeter?
One millimeter equals 3.3 bu (Japan).
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