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Weight/Mass | Convert from tael, tahil [Japan] to qian [China] |
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Common Weight Conversions Metric Weight Conversions Unit Definition (tael, tahil [Japan]) The tael, tahil [Japan] is a traditional unit of weight used throughout eastern Asia. During the colonial period, the tael was more or less standardized throughout the region at 4/3 ounce avoirdupois (1/16 catty, 1/12 pound, or about 37.8 grams). In Japan, however, the tael was identified with a slightly smaller traditional unit and is considered equal to 1.323 ounces (37.51 grams). The tael is usually considered equal to the Chinese liang. Unit Definition (qian [China]) The qian is a traditional Chinese weight unit. In modern China the qian is equal to 0.1 liang, or exactly 5 grams (0.1764 ounce).
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