Japanese area converter
Convert square meters, tsubo, and a selected tatami reference or custom mat size.
Your inputs
Enter an amount and select the source and target units. Results update as you edit.
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Your result
Complete the inputs to see your result.
How it works
- Converted estimate = Amount × Conversion factor
- Tsubo (坪) = 400/121 m²
- Tatami: custom dimensions = Mat width × Mat length
Assumptions and limitations
The 1.62 m² advertising reference is a minimum convention, not a universal physical mat size or a measured room area.
Sources
- Nagoya University — 1951 Measurement Act Enforcement Act, articles 4–5 Sources reviewed: 2026-10-05
- Real Estate Fair Trade Council — Tatami advertising-area rule Sources reviewed: 2026-10-05
