1 pound =
0.907185 jin (catties)
1 jin (catty) =
1.10231 pounds
Formula
jin = lb × 0.907185
Handy values
5 lb = 4.53592 jin · 10 lb = 9.07185 jin · 100 lb = 90.7185 jin
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⚡ Pounds to Jin (Chinese Catties): the quick answer
1 lb = 0.907185 jin
1 pound equals 0.907185 jin (catties)
To convert pounds to jin (catties), multiply the value by 0.907185.
To go the other way, multiply jin (catties) by 1.10231 to get pounds.
↔ Convert jin (catties) to pounds instead
🧮 Formula
Every unit here is defined by its weight in kilograms, so the conversion factor is (kilograms per pound) ÷ (kilograms per jin (catty)).
📊 Pounds to Jin (Chinese Catties) conversion table
✏️ Worked examples
📘 About these units
Pound (lb). The pound is exactly 0.45359237 kg, used for body weight in the US and UK.
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 pound?
There are 0.907185 jin (catties) in one pound.
How do I convert pounds to jin (catties)?
Multiply the number of pounds by 0.907185. For example, 10 pounds equal 9.07185 jin (catties).
How many pounds are in one jin (catty)?
One jin (catty) equals 1.10231 pounds.
How many jin (catties) is 12 pounds?
10.8862 jin (catties). Other common values: 5 pounds = 4.53592 jin (catties) and 100 pounds = 90.7185 jin (catties).
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