Convert metres to Chi (Chinese Foot)
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 metre = 3.0003 Chi (Chinese Foot)
Chi (Chinese Foot) = metres × 3.0003
Convert any amount
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
metres to Chi (Chinese Foot) table
| metres | Chi (Chinese Foot) |
|---|---|
| 0.25 metres | 0.750075 Chi (Chinese Foot) |
| 0.5 metres | 1.50015 Chi (Chinese Foot) |
| 1 metre | 3.0003 Chi (Chinese Foot) |
| 2 metres | 6.0006 Chi (Chinese Foot) |
| 3 metres | 9.0009 Chi (Chinese Foot) |
| 4 metres | 12.0012 Chi (Chinese Foot) |
| 5 metres | 15.0015 Chi (Chinese Foot) |
| 10 metres | 30.003 Chi (Chinese Foot) |
| 20 metres | 60.006 Chi (Chinese Foot) |
| 25 metres | 75.0075 Chi (Chinese Foot) |
| 50 metres | 150.015 Chi (Chinese Foot) |
| 100 metres | 300.03 Chi (Chinese Foot) |
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.
Related units and variant risk
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Frequently asked
How many Chi (Chinese Foot) are in a metre?
1 metre = 3.0003 Chi (Chinese Foot). Multiply the number of metres by 3.0003 to get Chi (Chinese Foot).
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 metres to Chi (Chinese Foot). UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/regional/meter-to-chi
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