A zinc-based metal plated steel sheet excellent in tribological properties during press forming is provided. An oxide layer containing crystalline 3Zn(OH) 2 ·ZnSO 4 ·xH 2 O is formed on a plated surface. The oxide layer has a thickness of 10 nm or more. The crystalline oxide layer is composed of 3Zn(OH) 2 ·ZnSO 4 ·3-5H 2 O.
