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Convert Tan to Chō

Convert tan to chōs instantly. 1 tan = 0.1 chō — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Chō to Tan converter for the reverse conversion.

Written by Sunith Babu L, Ph.D., Lead Engineer Reviewed by Girish V Kulkarni Ph.D.
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Tan

What is a tan?

A tan is a Japanese unit of area equal to approximately 991.74 m². It equals 300 tsubo, or 1/10 chō.

Origin of the tan

Traditional Japanese agricultural unit. The tan was the standard rice paddy size in pre-modern Japan.

Where it is used

Tan appears in Japanese rural property records and historical land descriptions. Used alongside chō and tsubo in Japanese agricultural documentation.

When and where it was developed

Traditional Japanese unit; standardized via the tsubo definition.

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Chō

What is a chō?

A chō is a Japanese unit of large-scale area equal to approximately 9917.36 m² (about 0.991 hectare or 2.45 acres). It equals 3,000 tsubo.

Origin of the chō

Traditional Japanese land area unit, used historically for rice paddies and large estates.

Where it is used

Chōs appear in Japanese agricultural records and historical land documents. Modern usage favors hectares for new transactions but legacy records remain.

When and where it was developed

Traditional Japanese unit; standardized via the tsubo definition.

Tan to Chō conversion formula

The relationship between tan and chōs:

1 tan = 0.1 chō
1 chō = 10 tan

To convert tan to chōs, multiply the value in tan by 0.1. To reverse, multiply chōs by 10.

How to use this converter

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

Step-by-step: convert tan to chōs

  1. Write down the value in tan (tan).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.1.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in chōs (chō).
  4. To reverse, multiply the chō value by 10.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 tan to chō:
1 × 0.1 = 0.1 chō

Example 2 — Convert 100 tan to chō:
100 × 0.1 = 10 chō

Tan to Chō conversion table

Standard reference values for converting tan to chōs:

Tan [tan]Chō [chō]
0.010.001
0.10.01
10.1
20.2
30.3
40.4
50.5
101
202
303
404
505
10010
50050
1000100

Frequently asked questions

How many chōs is 1 tan?
1 tan equals 0.1 chō.
How do I convert tan to chōs?
Multiply the value in tan by 0.1 to get chōs.
How do I convert chōs back to tan?
Multiply the value in chōs by 10, or use the Chō to Tan converter.
How many chōs is 100 tan?
100 tan equals 10 chōs, because 100 × 0.1 = 10.

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Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 tan = 0.1 chō) verified against the following authoritative sources:

Results are provided for general reference. Verify critical measurements against an authoritative standard.