1 tonne =
2,000 jin (catties)
1 jin (catty) =
0.0005 tonnes
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
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
✏️ Worked examples
📘 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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