shaku (尺) to meters
1 shaku (尺) = 10/33 m ≈ 0.30303 m; 1 m = 3.3 shaku. To convert shaku to metres, multiply by 10/33.
Conversion formula
1 shaku (尺) = 10/33 m ≈ 0.30303 m; 1 m = 3.3 shaku. To convert shaku to metres, multiply by 10/33.
Conversion table
| 1 shaku | 10.00000 /33 |
|---|---|
| 5 shaku | 50.00000 /33 |
| 10 shaku | 100.0000 /33 |
| 25 shaku | 250.0000 /33 |
| 100 shaku | 1000.000 /33 |
Key facts
| 1 shaku (尺) | 10/33 m ≈ 0.30303 m |
|---|---|
| 1 metre | 3.3 shaku |
| 1 shaku | 10 sun (寸) |
| 1 ken (間) | 6 shaku ≈ 1.818 m |
Frequently asked questions
How many meters is 1 shaku?
1 shaku (尺) equals 10/33 metre, about 0.30303 m, from the Meiji-era definition.
How many shaku in a meter?
One metre equals exactly 3.3 shaku (33/10 shaku).
Reverse conversion
Printable A4 conversion cheat sheet — see the Downloads page