Convert Chi (Chinese Foot) to metres
East Asia · East Asian Length · active · modern
Varies by locality The unit takes different values in different localities. The figure shown is the most widely cited standard, not a legal definition.
1 Chi (Chinese Foot) = 0.3333 metres
metres = Chi (Chinese Foot) × 0.3333
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This unit varies by region
Confirm the local standard before using this figure in a contract, land record or trade document.
- Chi (Modern PRC) (Modern China): 0.3333 metre
- Chi (Zhou-Han) (Ancient China): 0.231 metre
- Chi (Tang-Song) (Medieval China): 0.311 metre
- Chi (Qing) (Qing Dynasty): 0.32 metre
Chi (Chinese Foot) to metres table
| Chi (Chinese Foot) | metres |
|---|---|
| 0.25 Chi (Chinese Foot) | 0.083325 metres |
| 0.5 Chi (Chinese Foot) | 0.16665 metres |
| 1 Chi (Chinese Foot) | 0.3333 metres |
| 2 Chi (Chinese Foot) | 0.6666 metres |
| 3 Chi (Chinese Foot) | 0.9999 metres |
| 4 Chi (Chinese Foot) | 1.3332 metres |
| 5 Chi (Chinese Foot) | 1.6665 metres |
| 10 Chi (Chinese Foot) | 3.333 metres |
| 20 Chi (Chinese Foot) | 6.666 metres |
| 25 Chi (Chinese Foot) | 8.3325 metres |
| 50 Chi (Chinese Foot) | 16.665 metres |
| 100 Chi (Chinese Foot) | 33.33 metres |
About the Chi (Chinese Foot)
Modern Chi = 1/3 meter (33.33cm). Historical values varied.
- Symbol
- 尺
- Value in SI
- 1 Chi (Chinese Foot) = 0.3333 metre
- Typical use
- textiles, general
- Source
- UnitConvertLab measurement atlas
Every atlas conversion routes through the SI metre. See our methodology and data provenance pages for how these values are sourced and verified.
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Frequently asked
How many metres are in a Chi (Chinese Foot)?
1 Chi (Chinese Foot) = 0.3333 metres. Multiply the number of Chi (Chinese Foot) by 0.3333 to get metres.
What is Chi (Chinese Foot) used for?
Modern Chi = 1/3 meter (33.33cm). Historical values varied. It is classified as active and dates from the modern period.
Is the Chi (Chinese Foot) value exact?
No. Chi (Chinese Foot) varies by locality, so treat this conversion as the most widely cited standard rather than a legal definition.
How reliable is this Chi (Chinese Foot) conversion?
Varies by locality — The unit takes different values in different localities. The figure shown is the most widely cited standard, not a legal definition. Source: UnitConvertLab measurement atlas.
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UnitConvertLab. (2026). Convert Chi (Chinese Foot) to metres. UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/regional/chi-to-meter
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