How many pounds are in 1 jin?

1 斤 equals 1.102311311 lb. This is an exact conversion factor defined by NIST.

How do I convert jin to pounds?

Multiply the value in 斤 by the conversion factor. For example, 10 斤 = 11.02311311 lb. Use our calculator above for instant results.

Is the jin to pounds conversion exact?

Yes, this conversion is mathematically exact based on the international definition of these units (NIST SP 811).

Can I convert jin to pounds offline?

Yes! OmniConvert runs entirely in your browser — no internet connection needed after the page loads. Your data never leaves your device, ensuring complete privacy.

What is the difference between jin and pounds?

Jin (斤) and Pounds (lb) are both units of mass but belong to different measurement systems. 1 斤 = 1.102311311 lb. Use the converter above to switch between them instantly.

Jin to Pounds (斤 → lb) — Free Online Converter

斤 → lb Reference Table

斤	lb
0.001 斤	0.001102311311 lb
0.002 斤	0.002204622622 lb
0.003 斤	0.003306933933 lb
0.004 斤	0.004409245244 lb
0.005 斤	0.005511556555 lb
0.006 斤	0.006613867866 lb
0.007 斤	0.007716179176 lb
0.008 斤	0.008818490487 lb
0.009 斤	0.009920801798 lb
0.01 斤	0.01102311311 lb
0.02 斤	0.02204622622 lb
0.03 斤	0.03306933933 lb
0.04 斤	0.04409245244 lb
0.05 斤	0.05511556555 lb
0.06 斤	0.06613867866 lb
0.07 斤	0.07716179176 lb
0.08 斤	0.08818490487 lb
0.09 斤	0.09920801798 lb
0.1 斤	0.1102311311 lb
0.2 斤	0.2204622622 lb
0.3 斤	0.3306933933 lb
0.4 斤	0.4409245244 lb
0.5 斤	0.5511556555 lb
0.6 斤	0.6613867866 lb
0.7 斤	0.7716179176 lb
0.8 斤	0.8818490487 lb
0.9 斤	0.9920801798 lb
1 斤	1.102311311 lb
1.5 斤	1.653466966 lb
2 斤	2.204622622 lb
2.5 斤	2.755778277 lb
3 斤	3.306933933 lb
3.5 斤	3.858089588 lb
4 斤	4.409245244 lb
4.5 斤	4.960400899 lb
5 斤	5.511556555 lb
5.5 斤	6.06271221 lb
6 斤	6.613867866 lb
6.5 斤	7.165023521 lb
7 斤	7.716179176 lb
7.5 斤	8.267334832 lb
8 斤	8.818490487 lb
8.5 斤	9.369646143 lb
9 斤	9.920801798 lb
9.5 斤	10.47195745 lb
10 斤	11.02311311 lb
11 斤	12.12542442 lb
12 斤	13.22773573 lb
13 斤	14.33004704 lb
14 斤	15.43235835 lb
15 斤	16.53466966 lb
16 斤	17.63698097 lb
17 斤	18.73929229 lb
18 斤	19.8416036 lb
19 斤	20.94391491 lb
20 斤	22.04622622 lb
25 斤	27.55778277 lb
30 斤	33.06933933 lb
35 斤	38.58089588 lb
40 斤	44.09245244 lb
45 斤	49.60400899 lb
50 斤	55.11556555 lb
55 斤	60.6271221 lb
60 斤	66.13867866 lb
65 斤	71.65023521 lb
70 斤	77.16179176 lb
75 斤	82.67334832 lb
80 斤	88.18490487 lb
85 斤	93.69646143 lb
90 斤	99.20801798 lb
95 斤	104.7195745 lb
100 斤	110.2311311 lb
120 斤	132.2773573 lb
125 斤	137.7889139 lb
130 斤	143.3004704 lb
140 斤	154.3235835 lb
150 斤	165.3466966 lb
160 斤	176.3698097 lb
175 斤	192.9044794 lb
180 斤	198.416036 lb
200 斤	220.4622622 lb
225 斤	248.020045 lb
250 斤	275.5778277 lb
275 斤	303.1356105 lb
300 斤	330.6933933 lb
350 斤	385.8089588 lb
400 斤	440.9245244 lb
450 斤	496.0400899 lb
500 斤	551.1556555 lb
600 斤	661.3867866 lb
700 斤	771.6179176 lb
750 斤	826.7334832 lb
800 斤	881.8490487 lb
900 斤	992.0801798 lb
1000 斤	1102.311311 lb
1200 斤	1322.773573 lb
1250 斤	1377.889139 lb
1500 斤	1653.466966 lb
1750 斤	1929.044794 lb
2000 斤	2204.622622 lb
2500 斤	2755.778277 lb
3000 斤	3306.933933 lb
4000 斤	4409.245244 lb
4500 斤	4960.400899 lb
5000 斤	5511.556555 lb
6000 斤	6613.867866 lb
7000 斤	7716.179176 lb
7500 斤	8267.334832 lb
8000 斤	8818.490487 lb
9000 斤	9920.801798 lb
10000 斤	11023.11311 lb
15000 斤	16534.66966 lb
20000 斤	22046.22622 lb
25000 斤	27557.78277 lb
50000 斤	55115.56555 lb
75000 斤	82673.34832 lb
100000 斤	110231.1311 lb

Values based on NIST SP 811 conversion factors

Why Convert Jin to Pounds?

Converting between jin (斤) and pounds (lb) is one of the most common mass conversions. Whether for engineering, cooking, travel, or science, knowing how to quickly convert 斤 to lb saves time and prevents errors.

Mass conversions from 斤 to lb are vital in culinary arts, logistics, and pharmaceutical industries. Professional chefs and home bakers rely on precise ingredient conversions to replicate international recipes — a slight variation in flour or leavening agents can ruin the texture of a dish. In global shipping, freight costs and vehicle load limits depend on accurate weight calculations to ensure safety and compliance with transport regulations. Furthermore, in healthcare and chemistry, dosage calculations must be exact; confusing mass units can lead to ineffective treatments or dangerous overdoses. Reliable mass conversion ensures consistency across borders and disciplines.

How to Convert Jin to Pounds

To convert jin to pounds, use the following formula:

lb = 斤 × 1.102311311

Example: 1 斤 = 1.102311311 lb

For example, 5 斤 = 5.511556555 lb, 10 斤 = 11.02311311 lb, and 100 斤 = 110.2311311 lb. For larger values, 1000 斤 = 1102.311311 lb. Conversely, 1 lb = 0.90718474 斤. Our calculator above performs this conversion instantly with full precision — no rounding errors.

Common Use Cases

One jin to pounds: 1 斤 = 1.102311311 lb
5 jin of meat (market purchase): 5 斤 = 5.511556555 lb
10 jin bag of rice: 10 斤 = 11.02311311 lb

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Mass vs Weight: confusing mass (kg) with weight/force (Newtons or lbs-force).
Ton variations: mixing up Short Ton (US), Long Ton (UK), and Metric Tonne.
Ounce confusion: confusing Ounces (weight) with Fluid Ounces (volume).

Pro Tips

Kitchen scales: Use the 'Tare' button to zero out container weight.
Water weight: 1 Liter of water weighs exactly 1 kg (at 4°C). Useful benchmark.
Conversion rule: To get kg from lbs, divide by 2.2 (approx halve it).

What is a Jin?

A traditional Chinese unit of mass (斤). Standardized to 500 grams in China.

The most common unit for buying groceries in China.

What is a Pound?

The pound (lb) is a unit of mass in the Imperial and US customary systems. The international avoirdupois pound is legally defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms since 1959.

Pounds are the primary unit of weight in the United States and are widely used in the UK for body weight. Common uses include groceries, body mass, and engineering in the US.

Jin → Pounds

Jin to Pounds Formula