Tan to Square Meter Converter
Convert Tan (反) to square meters (m²) instantly. 1 Tan = 991.74 m²
Convert Tan to m²
Tan to m² Conversion Chart
| Tan (反) | Square Meters (m²) | Hectares (ha) | Tsubo (坪) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Tan | 991.74 m² | 0.099 ha | 300 tsubo |
| 2 Tan | 1,983.47 m² | 0.198 ha | 600 tsubo |
| 3 Tan | 2,975.21 m² | 0.298 ha | 900 tsubo |
| 5 Tan | 4,958.68 m² | 0.496 ha | 1,500 tsubo |
| 7 Tan | 6,942.15 m² | 0.694 ha | 2,100 tsubo |
| 10 Tan (1 Chō) | 9,917.36 m² | 0.992 ha | 3,000 tsubo |
About Tan (反)
Tan is a traditional Japanese agricultural land measurement unit, primarily used by farmers and for rice paddy fields.
- 1 Tan (反) = 991.74 square meters (exact: 120,000/121 m²)
- 1 Tan = 300 Tsubo
- 10 Tan = 1 Chō
- 1 Tan = 0.0992 hectares
- 1 Tan = 0.245 acres
Agricultural Context:
Historically, 1 Tan represented the amount of land needed to produce enough rice to feed one person for one year.
Modern Usage:
- Rice paddy fields and farmland measurement
- Rural property transactions
- Agricultural planning and yields
- Less common in urban/suburban areas (use Tsubo instead)
How to Convert Tan to Square Meters
Formula: Square Meters = Tan × 991.74
Exact Formula: m² = Tan × (120,000/121)
Examples:
- 1 Tan to m²: 1 × 991.74 = 991.74 m²
- 5 Tan to m²: 5 × 991.74 = 4,958.68 m² (≈ 0.5 hectare)
- 10 Tan to m²: 10 × 991.74 = 9,917.36 m² (1 Chō)
FAQs
How many square meters in 1 Tan?
1 Tan = 991.74 square meters (exact: 120,000/121 m²), which is approximately 0.1 hectare.
Is Tan still used in modern Japan?
Yes, primarily by farmers for agricultural land. Urban properties use Tsubo, while farmers prefer Tan and Chō.
How many Tsubo in 1 Tan?
1 Tan = 300 Tsubo. This is the standard conversion between agricultural and residential land units.
What is a good farm size in Tan?
Small farm: 5-10 Tan. Medium farm: 10-30 Tan. Large farm: 50+ Tan (5+ Chō).