Edo-Period Weight Conversion to Grams
Converts weight measurements used during the Edo period to grams.
| Weight | Grams |
| kilogram |
1 kan = 6.25 kin = 1,000 monme = 10,000 bu
1 kan = 3.75 kilograms
This is the basis for the calculation.
One kan is equivalent to 1,000 ichimon-sen coins. The weight of one ichimon-sen coin was called “ichimon-me.” It appears that units of weight were based on the weight of coins. Since a 5-yen coin weighs 3.75 grams, it is roughly the same weight as one ichimon-sen coin.
1 kan = 3.75 kilograms
This is the basis for the calculation.
One kan is equivalent to 1,000 ichimon-sen coins. The weight of one ichimon-sen coin was called “ichimon-me.” It appears that units of weight were based on the weight of coins. Since a 5-yen coin weighs 3.75 grams, it is roughly the same weight as one ichimon-sen coin.
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