Cun to Palmos Converter

1 cun (寸) equals 0.151515151515 palmos (palmo).

1 cun = 0.1515151515 palmos

How to convert cun to palmos

palmo = 寸 ÷ 6.6

To convert cun to palmos, divide the number of cun by 6.6.

Example: 1 寸 to palmo

  1. Start with the value in cun: 1 寸.
  2. Divide by 6.6: 1 ÷ 6.6 = 0.1515151515.
  3. Result: 1 cun = 0.1515151515 palmos.

Going the other way, 1 palmo = 6.6 cun, so to convert palmos back to cun you multiply by the same number. See palmos to cun.

Cun to palmos conversion table

Cun (寸)Palmos (palmo)
1 寸 0.1515151515 palmo
2 寸 0.303030303 palmo
3 寸 0.4545454545 palmo
4 寸 0.6060606061 palmo
5 寸 0.7575757576 palmo
6 寸 0.9090909091 palmo
7 寸 1.060606061 palmo
8 寸 1.212121212 palmo
9 寸 1.363636364 palmo
10 寸 1.515151515 palmo
100 寸 15.15151515 palmo

What is a cun?

The cun, or Chinese inch, is one tenth of a chi, 3⅓ cm.

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What is a palmo?

The palmo was the Portuguese span, 22 cm.

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Frequently asked questions

How many palmos are in a cun?

One cun is 0.1515151515 palmos.

How many cun are in a palmo?

One palmo is 6.6 cun.

What is the formula to convert cun to palmos?

palmo = 寸 ÷ 6.6.