Pyeong

Korean traditional unit of area

About Pyeong (평)

The pyeong is a traditional Korean unit of area equal to approximately 3.306 square meters, derived from the Japanese tsubo. Despite South Korea's official metrication, pyeong remains deeply embedded in real estate transactions and apartment listings, where a '30 pyeong' apartment (about 99 square meters) is a common middle-class standard.

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Area
Symbol
Also known as
pyeongs 평방미터

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Pyeong (평)?

Korean traditional unit of area

How many Square Meter (m²) are in one Pyeong (평)?

One Pyeong (평) equals 3.3058 Square Meter (m²).

How many Square Kilometer (km²) are in one Pyeong (평)?

One Pyeong (평) equals 0.0000033058 Square Kilometer (km²).

How many Square Centimeter (cm²) are in one Pyeong (평)?

One Pyeong (평) equals 33,057.85 Square Centimeter (cm²).

How do I convert Pyeong to Square Meter?

To convert Pyeong to Square Meter, multiply the value by 3.3058 (1 평 = 3.3058 m²).