A zinc-based metal plated steel sheet excellent in tribological properties during press forming is provided. An oxide layer containing crystalline 3Zn(OH)2.cndot.ZnSO4.cndot.xH2O 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.cndot.ZnSO4.cndot.3-5H2O.
