tsubo

What is a Tsubo?

Tsubo is an area unit used to describe surface size, land coverage or geometric sections.

Tsubo is an area unit used to describe surface size, land coverage or geometric sections.

The tsubo is a traditional Japanese area unit equal to two tatami mats, about 3.306 m². It is still widely used for real estate and floor space in Japan.

Measurement system: Metric, imperial and land-measurement area usage. SI equivalent: 1 tsubo = 3.305785 m².

Tsubo facts

Unit name
Tsubo
Symbol
tsubo
Category
Area
Measurement system
Metric, imperial and land-measurement area usage
SI equivalent
1 tsubo = 3.305785 m²
Common uses
Land records, floor area, geometry and engineering sections

Definition of the tsubo

Tsubo is an area unit used to describe surface size, land coverage or geometric sections.

Measurement system and SI relationship

Metric, imperial and land-measurement area usage

SI equivalent: 1 tsubo = 3.305785 m²

History of the tsubo

The tsubo is a traditional Japanese area unit equal to two tatami mats, about 3.306 m². It is still widely used for real estate and floor space in Japan.

Where is the tsubo used?

Land records, floor area, geometry and engineering sections

Tsubo conversion tools

Sources

  1. BIPM: The International System of Units (SI Brochure)
  2. NIST: Guide for the Use of the International System of Units

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