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.

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Key facts

1 shaku (尺)10/33 m ≈ 0.30303 m
1 metre3.3 shaku
1 shaku10 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).

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