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Convert Exagram to Chittack (Chatank)

Convert exagrams to chittacks (chatank) instantly. 1 exagram = 1.714706e+16 chittack (chatank) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Chittack (Chatank) to Exagram converter for the reverse conversion.

Written by Sunith Babu L, Ph.D., Lead Engineer Reviewed by Dr. Ashok Kumar K, Ph.D.
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Units explained

Metric / SI

Exagram

What is a exagram?

An exagram (Eg) equals 10^15 kilograms, or one quintillion grams.

Origin of the exagram

From the SI prefix 'exa-' (from Greek 'hex', six, denoting the sixth power of 1000).

Where it is used

Confined to planetary- and atmospheric-scale mass discussions; never used in daily measurement.

When and where it was developed

The exa- prefix was adopted by the General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) in 1975.

Indian / South Asian

Chittack (Chatank)

What is a chittack (chatank)?

The chittack (chatank) equals one-sixteenth of a seer, about 58.3 grams.

Origin of the chittack (chatank)

A traditional South Asian unit in the seer-based system.

Where it is used

Historical grocery and provisions weighing in India and Bangladesh.

When and where it was developed

Part of the pre-metric South Asian weight system.

Exagram to Chittack (Chatank) conversion formula

Note: this conversion uses a generally accepted modern value. Historical and regional definitions of this unit varied across times and places.

The relationship between exagrams and chittacks (chatank):

1 Eg = 1.714706e+16 chittack
1 chittack = 5.831902e-17 Eg

To convert exagrams to chittacks (chatank), multiply the value in exagrams by 1.714706e+16. To reverse, multiply chittacks (chatank) by 5.831902e-17.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in chittacks (chatank) updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Chittack (Chatank) to Exagram converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert exagrams to chittacks (chatank)

  1. Write down the value in exagrams (Eg).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 1.714706e+16.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in chittacks (chatank) (chittack).
  4. To reverse, multiply the chittack (chatank) value by 5.831902e-17.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 Eg to chittack:
1 × 1.714706e+16 = 1.714706e+16 chittack

Example 2 — Convert 100 Eg to chittack:
100 × 1.714706e+16 = 1.714706e+18 chittack

Exagram to Chittack (Chatank) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting exagrams to chittacks (chatank):

Exagram [Eg]Chittack (Chatank) [chittack]
0.011.714706e+14
0.11.714706e+15
11.714706e+16
23.429413e+16
35.144119e+16
46.858826e+16
58.573532e+16
101.714706e+17
203.429413e+17
305.144119e+17
406.858826e+17
508.573532e+17
1001.714706e+18
5008.573532e+18
10001.714706e+19

Frequently asked questions

How many chittacks (chatank) is 1 exagram?
1 exagram equals 1.714706e+16 chittack (chatank).
How do I convert exagrams to chittacks (chatank)?
Multiply the value in exagrams by 1.714706e+16 to get chittacks (chatank).
How do I convert chittacks (chatank) back to exagrams?
Multiply the value in chittacks (chatank) by 5.831902e-17, or use the Chittack (Chatank) to Exagram converter.
How many chittacks (chatank) is 100 exagrams?
100 exagrams equals 1.714706e+18 chittacks (chatank), because 100 × 1.714706e+16 = 1.714706e+18.

Convert Exagram to other weight units

Show all Exagram conversions
Metric / SI (17 units)
Exagram to Attogram (ag) Exagram to Femtogram (fg) Exagram to Picogram (pg) Exagram to Nanogram (ng) Exagram to Microgram (µg) Exagram to Milligram (mg) Exagram to Centigram (cg) Exagram to Decigram (dg) Exagram to Gram (g) Exagram to Dekagram (dag) Exagram to Hectogram (hg) Exagram to Kilogram (kg) Exagram to Quintal (metric) (q) Exagram to Metric Ton (t) Exagram to Gigagram (Gg) Exagram to Teragram (Tg) Exagram to Petagram (Pg)
Avoirdupois (15 units)
Exagram to Grain (gr) Exagram to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Exagram to Ounce (oz) Exagram to Pound (lb) Exagram to Clove (clove) Exagram to Stone (US) (st) Exagram to Stone (UK) (st) Exagram to Quarter (US) (qr) Exagram to Quarter (UK) (qr) Exagram to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Exagram to Hundredweight (UK) (cwt) Exagram to Wey (wey) Exagram to Kilopound (kip) (kip) Exagram to Ton (short, US) (sh tn) Exagram to Ton (long, UK) (long tn)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Exagram to Point (1/100 carat) (pt) Exagram to Carat (metric) (ct) Exagram to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Exagram to Pennyweight (dwt) Exagram to Momme (mom) Exagram to Mace (mace) Exagram to Dram (apothecary/troy) (dr ap) Exagram to Troy Ounce (oz t) Exagram to Tael (tael) Exagram to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Exagram to Ratti (ratti) Exagram to Masha (masha) Exagram to Tola (tola) Exagram to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Exagram to Seer (Ser) (seer) Exagram to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Exagram to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Exagram to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Exagram to Muon Mass (mµ) Exagram to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Exagram to Proton Mass (mp) Exagram to Neutron Mass (mn) Exagram to Deuteron Mass (md) Exagram to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Exagram to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Exagram to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Exagram to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Exagram to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Exagram to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Exagram to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Exagram to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Exagram to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Exagram to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Exagram to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Exagram to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Exagram to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Exagram to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Exagram to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Exagram to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Exagram to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Exagram to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Exagram to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Exagram to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (5 units)
Exagram to Poundal (pdl) Exagram to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Exagram to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Exagram to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl) Exagram to Slug (slug)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 Eg = 1.714706e+16 chittack) verified against the following authoritative sources:

Results are provided for general reference. Verify critical measurements against an authoritative standard.