Convert Shaku (Japanese) to inches
East Asia · East Asian Length · active · modern
Conventional value The unit is customary but its modern value is settled and widely cited; the arithmetic itself is exact.
1 Shaku (Japanese) = 11.9291 inches
inches = Shaku (Japanese) × 11.929134
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Shaku (Japanese) to inches table
| Shaku (Japanese) | inches |
|---|---|
| 0.25 Shaku (Japanese) | 2.98228 inches |
| 0.5 Shaku (Japanese) | 5.96457 inches |
| 1 Shaku (Japanese) | 11.9291 inches |
| 2 Shaku (Japanese) | 23.8583 inches |
| 3 Shaku (Japanese) | 35.7874 inches |
| 4 Shaku (Japanese) | 47.7165 inches |
| 5 Shaku (Japanese) | 59.6457 inches |
| 10 Shaku (Japanese) | 119.291 inches |
| 20 Shaku (Japanese) | 238.583 inches |
| 25 Shaku (Japanese) | 298.228 inches |
| 50 Shaku (Japanese) | 596.457 inches |
| 100 Shaku (Japanese) | 1,192.91 inches |
About the Shaku (Japanese)
Japanese foot. Used in traditional crafts.
- Symbol
- 尺
- Value in SI
- 1 Shaku (Japanese) = 0.303 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 inches are in a Shaku (Japanese)?
1 Shaku (Japanese) = 11.9291 inches. Multiply the number of Shaku (Japanese) by 11.929134 to get inches.
What is Shaku (Japanese) used for?
Japanese foot. Used in traditional crafts. It is classified as active and dates from the modern period.
Is the Shaku (Japanese) value exact?
Yes for practical purposes. UnitConvertLab converts every atlas unit through the SI metre, so the arithmetic itself introduces no rounding beyond the digits shown.
How reliable is this Shaku (Japanese) conversion?
Conventional value — The unit is customary but its modern value is settled and widely cited; the arithmetic itself is exact. Source: UnitConvertLab measurement atlas.
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UnitConvertLab. (2026). Convert Shaku (Japanese) to inches. UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/regional/shaku-to-inch
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