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Kilograms to Jin

1 kg = 2 jin · 1 jin = 0.5 kg

Reverse conversion: Jin to Kilograms

60 kg = 120 jin

Formula: jin = kg × 2

60 kg in other units
0.06 t
60,000 g
60,000,000 mg
60,000,000,000 µg
132.2773573 lb
2,116.437717 oz
9.448382665 st
0.06613867866 US ton
0.05905239166 UK ton
1,929.044794 oz t
300,000 ct
925,941.5012 gr
16,000
1,600
100
16
120
1,200

How to convert kilograms to jin

  1. Start from the exact relation: 1 kg = 2 jin
  2. Put your value into the formula: jin = kg × 2
  3. Round to the precision you need. The tables on this page show 2 to 3 decimals.

Worked examples

  • 57 × 2 = 114 jin
  • 60 × 2 = 120 jin

Mental-math shortcut

kg × 2 is exact, not an estimate. Example: 57 kg = 114 jin.

Definition and source: 1 jin (市斤) = 0.5 kg = 500 g, and 1 kg = 2 jin. China’s State Council order of 25 June 1959 kept this market-system jin and changed it to 10 liang (1 liang = 50 g). Source: 国务院关于统一我国计量制度的命令 (1959-06-25), 国务院公报 1959年第16号 (checked 2026-10-12).

kg to jin table

kgjin
0.5 kg1 jin
1 kg2 jin
2 kg4 jin
5 kg10 jin
10 kg20 jin
15 kg30 jin
20 kg40 jin
30 kg60 jin
35 kg70 jin
39 kg78 jin
40 kg80 jin
45 kg90 jin
50 kg100 jin
55 kg110 jin
57 kg114 jin
59 kg118 jin
60 kg120 jin
65 kg130 jin
70 kg140 jin
72 kg144 jin
75 kg150 jin
80 kg160 jin
90 kg180 jin
100 kg200 jin

jin to kg table

jinkg
0.5 jin0.25 kg
1 jin0.5 kg
2 jin1 kg
3 jin1.5 kg
5 jin2.5 kg
10 jin5 kg
20 jin10 kg
50 jin25 kg
100 jin50 kg
200 jin100 kg

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About these units

kilogram (kg)

The kilogram (kg) is the SI base unit of mass. Since 2019 it has been defined through the Planck constant.

jin (Chinese catty, 500 g)

The jin (斤) is the mainland Chinese catty, defined as 500 g. Market prices for vegetables and meat are usually quoted per jin.

FAQ

What is 57 kilograms in jin?
57 kilograms = 114 jin. Multiply the value in kg by 2.
What is 100 jin in kilograms?
100 jin = 50 kilograms.
How do I convert kilograms to jin in my head?
kg × 2 is exact, not an estimate. Example: 57 kg = 114 jin.
How do I give my body weight in jin?
Double the kilograms: 57 kg = 114 jin, 60 kg = 120 jin, 72 kg = 144 jin.
Is the Taiwan or Hong Kong jin also 500 g?
No. The Taiwanese catty (台斤) is 600 g and the Hong Kong catty about 604.8 g; only the mainland 市斤 is exactly 500 g.