1 jin (catty) =
17.637 ounces
1 ounce =
0.056699 jin (catties)
Formula
oz = jin × 17.637
Handy values
5 jin = 88.1849 oz · 10 jin = 176.37 oz · 100 jin = 1,763.7 oz
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⚡ Jin (Chinese Catties) to Ounces: the quick answer
1 jin = 17.637 oz
1 jin (catty) equals 17.637 ounces
To convert jin (catties) to ounces, multiply the value by 17.637.
To go the other way, multiply ounces by 0.056699 to get jin (catties).
↔ Convert ounces to jin (catties) instead
🧮 Formula
Every unit here is defined by its weight in kilograms, so the conversion factor is (kilograms per jin (catty)) ÷ (kilograms per ounce).
📊 Jin (Chinese Catties) to Ounces conversion table
✏️ Worked examples
📘 About these units
Jin (catty) (jin). The Chinese jin (catty) is exactly 500 g in mainland China. Used in: Asia — China.
Ounce (oz). The ounce is 1/16 of a pound (28.3495 g), used for food and parcels in the US and UK.
❓ Frequently asked questions
How many ounces are in one jin (catty)?
There are 17.637 ounces in one jin (catty).
How do I convert jin (catties) to ounces?
Multiply the number of jin (catties) by 17.637. For example, 10 jin (catties) equal 176.37 ounces.
How many jin (catties) are in one ounce?
One ounce equals 0.056699 jin (catties).
How many ounces is 12 jin (catties)?
211.644 ounces. Other common values: 5 jin (catties) = 88.1849 ounces and 100 jin (catties) = 1,763.7 ounces.
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