⚖️ Kilograms to Jin (Chinese Catties) Converter

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1 kilogram =
2 jin (catties)
1 jin (catty) =
0.5 kilograms
Formula
jin = kg × 2
Handy values
5 kg = 10 jin · 10 kg = 20 jin · 100 kg = 200 jin

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⚡ Kilograms to Jin (Chinese Catties): the quick answer

1 kg = 2 jin 1 kilogram equals 2 jin (catties)

To convert kilograms to jin (catties), multiply the value by 2. To go the other way, multiply jin (catties) by 0.5 to get kilograms.

↔ Convert jin (catties) to kilograms instead

🧮 Formula

Kilograms to Jin (Chinese Catties)
jin = kg × 2
Jin (Chinese Catties) to Kilograms
kg = jin × 0.5

Where

  • kg = the weight in kilograms
  • jin = the weight in jin (catties)
Every unit here is defined by its weight in kilograms, so the conversion factor is (kilograms per kilogram) ÷ (kilograms per jin (catty)).

📊 Kilograms to Jin (Chinese Catties) conversion table

Kilograms (kg)Jin (Chinese Catties) (jin)
1 kg2 jin
2 kg4 jin
3 kg6 jin
4 kg8 jin
5 kg10 jin
6 kg12 jin
7 kg14 jin
8 kg16 jin
9 kg18 jin
10 kg20 jin
12 kg24 jin
14 kg28 jin
15 kg30 jin
20 kg40 jin
21 kg42 jin
24 kg48 jin
25 kg50 jin
30 kg60 jin
40 kg80 jin
50 kg100 jin
60 kg120 jin
75 kg150 jin
80 kg160 jin
100 kg200 jin
200 kg400 jin
250 kg500 jin
300 kg600 jin
400 kg800 jin
500 kg1,000 jin
750 kg1,500 jin
1,000 kg2,000 jin

📘 About these units

Kilogram (kg). The kilogram is the SI base unit of mass, used for body weight, groceries and luggage worldwide.

Jin (catty) (jin). The Chinese jin (catty) is exactly 500 g in mainland China. Used in: Asia — China.

❓ Frequently asked questions

How many jin (catties) are in one kilogram?

There are 2 jin (catties) in one kilogram.

How do I convert kilograms to jin (catties)?

Multiply the number of kilograms by 2. For example, 10 kilograms equal 20 jin (catties).

How many kilograms are in one jin (catty)?

One jin (catty) equals 0.5 kilograms.

How many jin (catties) is 12 kilograms?

24 jin (catties). Other common values: 5 kilograms = 10 jin (catties) and 100 kilograms = 200 jin (catties).

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