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Convert Pyeong to Tsubo

Convert pyeongs to tsubos instantly. 1 pyeong = 1 tsubo — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Tsubo to Pyeong converter for the reverse conversion.

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Pyeong

What is a pyeong?

A pyeong is a Korean unit of area equal to approximately 3.3058 m² (about 35.58 square feet).

Origin of the pyeong

Originated as a traditional East Asian land unit. Korean usage standardizes pyeong at 400/121 m² ≈ 3.3058 m². Defined as the area of a 6-by-6 Korean foot (cheok) square.

Where it is used

Pyeong is the primary unit for residential real estate in South Korea. Although the government tried to phase pyeong out in favor of square meters from 2007, the unit remains in widespread popular use, particularly for apartment sizes.

When and where it was developed

Traditional East Asian unit; remains in widespread Korean use despite government metric campaigns.

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Tsubo

What is a tsubo?

A tsubo is a Japanese unit of area equal to approximately 3.3058 m² (about 35.58 square feet). It is functionally identical to the Korean pyeong.

Origin of the tsubo

Defined as a 6-by-6 shaku square; the shaku is the traditional Japanese foot. Standardized as 400/121 m² in modern Japanese law.

Where it is used

Tsubos remain in widespread use in Japanese real estate, particularly for residential apartments and small commercial spaces. Property listings often cite both tsubo and square meters.

When and where it was developed

Traditional Japanese unit; legally retained in Japan for real estate.

Pyeong to Tsubo conversion formula

The relationship between pyeongs and tsubos:

1 pyeong = 1 tsubo
1 tsubo = 1 pyeong

To convert pyeongs to tsubos, multiply the value in pyeongs by 1. To reverse, multiply tsubos by 1.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in tsubos updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Tsubo to Pyeong converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert pyeongs to tsubos

  1. Write down the value in pyeongs (pyeong).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 1.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in tsubos (tsubo).
  4. To reverse, multiply the tsubo value by 1.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 pyeong to tsubo:
1 × 1 = 1 tsubo

Example 2 — Convert 100 pyeong to tsubo:
100 × 1 = 100 tsubo

Real-world example — Maritime depth conversion

A 10-pyeong sounding depth converts cleanly into tsubos. Recreational divers and sailors translate between the two units whenever they read legacy charts against modern depth-sounder displays.

10 pyeong × 1 = 10 tsubo

Real-world example — Reference scenario in case of fallback

Conversion between human-scale length units is the everyday workflow of architecture, athletics, and apparel design — three of the most common contexts that span metric and imperial systems.

1 pyeong × 1 = 1 tsubo

Real-world example — Adult height conversion

A 1.8-pyeong-tall person measures a value in tsubos that converts the height to the unit favoured by American forms, schools, or driver's licences. This is daily routine for anyone living between metric and imperial systems.

1.8 pyeong × 1 = 1.8 tsubo

Pyeong to Tsubo conversion table

Standard reference values for converting pyeongs to tsubos:

Pyeong [pyeong]Tsubo [tsubo]
0.010.01
0.10.1
11
22
33
44
55
1010
2020
3030
4040
5050
100100
500500
10001000

Frequently asked questions

How many tsubos is 1 pyeong?
1 pyeong equals 1 tsubo.
How do I convert pyeongs to tsubos?
Multiply the value in pyeongs by 1 to get tsubos.
How do I convert tsubos back to pyeongs?
Multiply the value in tsubos by 1, or use the Tsubo to Pyeong converter.
How many tsubos is 100 pyeongs?
100 pyeongs equals 100 tsubos, because 100 × 1 = 100.

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Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 pyeong = 1 tsubo) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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