⚖️ Tonnes (Metric Tons) to Jin (Chinese Catties) Converter

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1 tonne =
2,000 jin (catties)
1 jin (catty) =
0.0005 tonnes
Formula
jin = t × 2,000
Handy values
5 t = 10,000 jin · 10 t = 20,000 jin · 100 t = 200,000 jin

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⚡ Tonnes (Metric Tons) to Jin (Chinese Catties): the quick answer

1 t = 2,000 jin 1 tonne equals 2,000 jin (catties)

To convert tonnes to jin (catties), multiply the value by 2,000. To go the other way, multiply jin (catties) by 0.0005 to get tonnes.

↔ Convert jin (catties) to tonnes instead

🧮 Formula

Tonnes (Metric Tons) to Jin (Chinese Catties)
jin = t × 2,000
Jin (Chinese Catties) to Tonnes (Metric Tons)
t = jin × 0.0005

Where

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

📊 Tonnes (Metric Tons) to Jin (Chinese Catties) conversion table

Tonnes (Metric Tons) (t)Jin (Chinese Catties) (jin)
1 t2,000 jin
2 t4,000 jin
3 t6,000 jin
4 t8,000 jin
5 t10,000 jin
6 t12,000 jin
7 t14,000 jin
8 t16,000 jin
9 t18,000 jin
10 t20,000 jin
12 t24,000 jin
14 t28,000 jin
15 t30,000 jin
20 t40,000 jin
21 t42,000 jin
24 t48,000 jin
25 t50,000 jin
30 t60,000 jin
40 t80,000 jin
50 t100,000 jin
60 t120,000 jin
75 t150,000 jin
80 t160,000 jin
100 t200,000 jin
200 t400,000 jin
250 t500,000 jin
300 t600,000 jin
400 t800,000 jin
500 t1,000,000 jin
750 t1,500,000 jin
1,000 t2,000,000 jin

📘 About these units

Tonne (t). A tonne (metric ton) is 1,000 kilograms, used for vehicles, cargo, steel and crops.

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 tonne?

There are 2,000 jin (catties) in one tonne.

How do I convert tonnes to jin (catties)?

Multiply the number of tonnes by 2,000. For example, 10 tonnes equal 20,000 jin (catties).

How many tonnes are in one jin (catty)?

One jin (catty) equals 0.0005 tonnes.

How many jin (catties) is 12 tonnes?

24,000 jin (catties). Other common values: 5 tonnes = 10,000 jin (catties) and 100 tonnes = 200,000 jin (catties).

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