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Convert Centigram to Chittack (Chatank)

Convert centigrams to chittacks (chatank) instantly. 1 centigram = 0.0001714706 chittack (chatank) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Chittack (Chatank) to Centigram converter for the reverse conversion.

Written by Sunith Babu L, Ph.D., Lead Engineer Reviewed by Dr. Ashok Kumar K, Ph.D.
Mass and Weight category 2 min read Published Last reviewed Updated

Units explained

Metric / SI

Centigram

What is a centigram?

A centigram (cg) equals 0.00001 kilogram, or 0.01 gram.

Origin of the centigram

From the SI prefix 'centi-' (from Latin 'centum', hundred).

Where it is used

Used in pharmacology and analytical chemistry.

When and where it was developed

Part of the original metric system of 1795.

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.

Centigram 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 centigrams and chittacks (chatank):

1 cg = 0.0001714706 chittack
1 chittack = 5831.902 cg

To convert centigrams to chittacks (chatank), multiply the value in centigrams by 0.0001714706. To reverse, multiply chittacks (chatank) by 5831.902.

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 Centigram converter for the reverse direction.

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

  1. Write down the value in centigrams (cg).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.0001714706.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in chittacks (chatank) (chittack).
  4. To reverse, multiply the chittack (chatank) value by 5831.902.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 cg to chittack:
1 × 0.0001714706 = 0.0001714706 chittack

Example 2 — Convert 100 cg to chittack:
100 × 0.0001714706 = 0.0171470645 chittack

Real-world example — Plastic film and laminate thickness

A 500-centigram sheet is a typical spec for ID-card laminates and film overlays. Converting to chittacks (chatank) aligns the value with the unit most CAD systems and material datasheets prefer.

500 cg × 0.0001714706 = 0.0857353227 chittack

Real-world example — Packaging gauge

A 4-centigram plastic bag thickness is a common spec for grocery and freezer bags. Converting from centigrams to chittacks (chatank) is what packaging buyers do whenever they bridge US and metric supplier quotes.

4 cg × 0.0001714706 = 0.0006858826 chittack

Centigram to Chittack (Chatank) conversion table

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

Centigram [cg]Chittack (Chatank) [chittack]
0.011.714706e-6
0.11.714706e-5
10.0001714706
20.0003429413
30.0005144119
40.0006858826
50.0008573532
100.0017147065
200.0034294129
300.0051441194
400.0068588258
500.0085735323
1000.0171470645
5000.0857353227
10000.1714706454

Frequently asked questions

How many chittacks (chatank) is 1 centigram?
1 centigram equals 0.0001714706 chittack (chatank).
How do I convert centigrams to chittacks (chatank)?
Multiply the value in centigrams by 0.0001714706 to get chittacks (chatank).
How do I convert chittacks (chatank) back to centigrams?
Multiply the value in chittacks (chatank) by 5831.902, or use the Chittack (Chatank) to Centigram converter.
How many chittacks (chatank) is 100 centigrams?
100 centigrams equals 0.0171470645 chittacks (chatank), because 100 × 0.0001714706 = 0.0171470645.

Convert Centigram to other weight units

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

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 cg = 0.0001714706 chittack) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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