China Land Area Converter
Convert between Mu (亩), Qing (顷), and Square Meters for Chinese land measurements.
Land Area Converter
Total Mu1.00 亩
Square Meters666.67 m²
Hectares0.067 ha
Acres0.165 acre
Quick Conversion Tools
China Land Measurement Units
- 1 Mu (亩) = 666.67 m² (exact: 2000/3 m²) = 1/15 hectare = 0.1647 acres
- 1 Qing (顷) = 100 Mu = 66,666.67 m² = 6.667 hectares = 16.47 acres
- 1 Hectare = 15 Mu = 0.15 Qing = 10,000 m²
- 1 Acre = 6.07 Mu = 4,047 m²
Historical Context
The modern Mu (亩) was standardized in 1930 by the Nationalist government's Weights and Measures Act, which adopted the metric system while retaining traditional units for everyday use.
Key Facts:
- 1930 Standardization: 1 Mu = exactly 666⅔ m² (2000/3 m²)
- Only Legal Traditional Unit: Mu is the only pre-metric Chinese area unit legally retained by the PRC
- Universal Use: Used throughout mainland China for agricultural land
- Original Definition: 240 square bu (步) in ancient times
FAQs
How many square meters in 1 Mu?
1 Mu = 666.67 square meters (exact: 2000/3 m²). This was standardized in 1930 and equals exactly 1/15 of a hectare.
Is Mu still used in modern China?
Yes! Mu is the only traditional Chinese area unit legally retained and officially used in the People's Republic of China for agricultural land.
What is the difference between Mu in mainland China and Taiwan?
Mainland China: 1 Mu = 666.67 m². Taiwan: 1 Mu = 99.17 m². Hong Kong/Macau: 1 Mu = 761.4 m². Always specify region!
How many Mu in 1 hectare?
1 hectare = 15 Mu (exactly). This makes conversion between metric and traditional units simple.