Tsubo To Mou (tsubo to mou) Converter

The Tsubo To Mou Converter is a handy tool for converting between two traditional units of area: the Tsubo and the Mou. These units have historical significance in different parts of the world and are still encountered in certain contexts, particularly in real estate and land measurement.

The Tsubo (坪) is a Japanese unit of area, historically defined as the area of two tatami mats. It is approximately equal to 3.305785 square meters. The Tsubo is still commonly used in Japan, especially when discussing the size of apartments, houses, and land plots. Understanding the Tsubo is essential for navigating the Japanese property market.

The Mou (亩) is a traditional Chinese unit of area. Historically, its exact size varied depending on the region and time period. However, in modern China, the Mou is standardized as 1/15th of a hectare, which is equivalent to approximately 666.667 square meters. The Mou is still used in rural areas of China for measuring farmland and other land areas.

To convert from Tsubo to Mou, you would typically convert the Tsubo value to square meters first and then divide by the number of square meters in a Mou. Using the modern standard values, the conversion factor is approximately 1 Tsubo ≈ 3.305785 m² and 1 Mou ≈ 666.667 m². Therefore, 1 Tsubo is approximately equal to 3.305785 / 666.667 ≈ 0.004958 Mou. Conversely, to convert from Mou to Tsubo, you would multiply the Mou value by the number of Tsubo in a Mou, which is approximately 666.667 / 3.305785 ≈ 201.669 Tsubo. The Tsubo To Mou Converter simplifies these calculations, providing quick and accurate conversions between these two distinct units of area.