Convert Geun (근) to Grams (g)

Geun has two weights by context

The Korean geun has different weights depending on context. For general produce like vegetables and fruit, one geun is 600g, while for meat and herbal medicine, one geun is 375g. For example, 2 geun of cabbage at a market is 2×600=1200g, but 2 geun of beef at a butcher is 2×375=750g. One geun of medicinal herbs is also counted as 375g. The same 'one geun' can mean very different grams depending on what you buy, so always check the item. Missing this distinction can lead to misreading the weight by nearly double.

Real situations for this search

The most common case is wondering how many grams a geun is when produce or fruit is sold by geun at a traditional market. For instance, you confirm that one geun of chili or garlic is 600g to compare with the per-gram price at a supermarket. When ordering pork belly or beef by geun at a butcher, you need to know one geun is 375g to gauge the amount. Herbal prescriptions listed in geun are read at 375g per geun. Older generations speak in geun while younger people use grams and kilograms, so conversion is needed.

Reference points and a caveat

The key anchors are produce geun=600g and meat/herb geun=375g. The most frequent mistake is treating butcher meat as 600g like produce. If you order a geun of beef expecting 600g, you actually get only 375g, less than you thought. Conversely, counting a geun of vegetables as 375g underestimates the weight. Since most supermarkets label in grams and kilograms today, whenever you meet the geun at a traditional market, first identify whether the item is produce or meat.

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