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Convert Chittack (Chatank) to Ton (assay) (US)

Convert chittacks (chatank) to tons (assay) (us) instantly. 1 chittack (chatank) = 1.9995090286 ton (assay) (us) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Ton (assay) (US) to Chittack (Chatank) 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

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.

Force / Engineering

Ton (assay) (US)

What is a ton (assay) (us)?

The assay ton (US) equals about 29.167 grams, a mining-assay convenience unit.

Origin of the ton (assay) (us)

Devised so an assay sample's metal in milligrams reads as troy ounces per short ton.

Where it is used

Ore assaying and metallurgy.

When and where it was developed

Adopted in assay laboratories to simplify ore-grade calculation.

Chittack (Chatank) to Ton (assay) (US) 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 chittacks (chatank) and tons (assay) (us):

1 chittack = 1.9995090286 AT
1 AT = 0.500122773 chittack

To convert chittacks (chatank) to tons (assay) (us), multiply the value in chittacks (chatank) by 1.9995090286. To reverse, multiply tons (assay) (us) by 0.500122773.

How to use this converter

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

Step-by-step: convert chittacks (chatank) to tons (assay) (us)

  1. Write down the value in chittacks (chatank) (chittack).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 1.9995090286.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in tons (assay) (us) (AT).
  4. To reverse, multiply the ton (assay) (us) value by 0.500122773.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 chittack to AT:
1 × 1.9995090286 = 1.9995090286 AT

Example 2 — Convert 100 chittack to AT:
100 × 1.9995090286 = 199.9509028628 AT

Real-world example — Postcard and small-object dimensions

A postcard is about 5 chittacks (chatank) wide. Converting to tons (assay) (us) is essential for international postal addressing forms that ask for dimensions in different units across countries.

5 chittack × 1.9995090286 = 9.9975451431 AT

Real-world example — Ruler-scale measurements

A 30-chittack (chatank) school ruler converts cleanly to tons (assay) (us) — useful when buying a desk accessory from a retailer whose product specs use a different unit.

30 chittack × 1.9995090286 = 59.9852708588 AT

Real-world example — Hardware-scale dimensions

A 10-chittack (chatank) fastener or component is about as long as a thumbnail. Mechanics and DIY enthusiasts convert between chittacks (chatank) and tons (assay) (us) daily when mixing metric and imperial tools.

10 chittack × 1.9995090286 = 19.9950902863 AT

Chittack (Chatank) to Ton (assay) (US) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting chittacks (chatank) to tons (assay) (us):

Chittack (Chatank) [chittack]Ton (assay) (US) [AT]
0.010.0199950903
0.10.1999509029
11.9995090286
23.9990180573
35.9985270859
47.9980361145
59.9975451431
1019.9950902863
2039.9901805726
3059.9852708588
4079.9803611451
5099.9754514314
100199.9509028628
500999.7545143138
10001999.5090286275

Frequently asked questions

How many tons (assay) (us) is 1 chittack (chatank)?
1 chittack (chatank) equals 1.9995090286 ton (assay) (us).
How do I convert chittacks (chatank) to tons (assay) (us)?
Multiply the value in chittacks (chatank) by 1.9995090286 to get tons (assay) (us).
How do I convert tons (assay) (us) back to chittacks (chatank)?
Multiply the value in tons (assay) (us) by 0.500122773, or use the Ton (assay) (US) to Chittack (Chatank) converter.
How many tons (assay) (us) is 100 chittacks (chatank)?
100 chittacks (chatank) equals 199.9509028628 tons (assay) (us), because 100 × 1.9995090286 = 199.9509028628.

Convert Chittack (Chatank) to other weight units

Show all Chittack (Chatank) conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Chittack (Chatank) to Attogram (ag) Chittack (Chatank) to Femtogram (fg) Chittack (Chatank) to Picogram (pg) Chittack (Chatank) to Nanogram (ng) Chittack (Chatank) to Microgram (µg) Chittack (Chatank) to Milligram (mg) Chittack (Chatank) to Centigram (cg) Chittack (Chatank) to Decigram (dg) Chittack (Chatank) to Gram (g) Chittack (Chatank) to Dekagram (dag) Chittack (Chatank) to Hectogram (hg) Chittack (Chatank) to Kilogram (kg) Chittack (Chatank) to Quintal (metric) (q) Chittack (Chatank) to Metric Ton (t) Chittack (Chatank) to Gigagram (Gg) Chittack (Chatank) to Teragram (Tg) Chittack (Chatank) to Petagram (Pg) Chittack (Chatank) to Exagram (Eg)
Avoirdupois (15 units)
Chittack (Chatank) to Grain (gr) Chittack (Chatank) to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Chittack (Chatank) to Ounce (oz) Chittack (Chatank) to Pound (lb) Chittack (Chatank) to Clove (clove) Chittack (Chatank) to Stone (US) (st) Chittack (Chatank) to Stone (UK) (st) Chittack (Chatank) to Quarter (US) (qr) Chittack (Chatank) to Quarter (UK) (qr) Chittack (Chatank) to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Chittack (Chatank) to Hundredweight (UK) (cwt) Chittack (Chatank) to Wey (wey) Chittack (Chatank) to Kilopound (kip) (kip) Chittack (Chatank) to Ton (short, US) (sh tn) Chittack (Chatank) to Ton (long, UK) (long tn)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Chittack (Chatank) to Point (1/100 carat) (pt) Chittack (Chatank) to Carat (metric) (ct) Chittack (Chatank) to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Chittack (Chatank) to Pennyweight (dwt) Chittack (Chatank) to Momme (mom) Chittack (Chatank) to Mace (mace) Chittack (Chatank) to Dram (apothecary/troy) (dr ap) Chittack (Chatank) to Troy Ounce (oz t) Chittack (Chatank) to Tael (tael) Chittack (Chatank) to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (5 units)
Chittack (Chatank) to Ratti (ratti) Chittack (Chatank) to Masha (masha) Chittack (Chatank) to Tola (tola) Chittack (Chatank) to Seer (Ser) (seer) Chittack (Chatank) to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Chittack (Chatank) to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Chittack (Chatank) to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Chittack (Chatank) to Muon Mass (mµ) Chittack (Chatank) to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Chittack (Chatank) to Proton Mass (mp) Chittack (Chatank) to Neutron Mass (mn) Chittack (Chatank) to Deuteron Mass (md) Chittack (Chatank) to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Chittack (Chatank) to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Chittack (Chatank) to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Chittack (Chatank) to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Chittack (Chatank) to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Chittack (Chatank) to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Chittack (Chatank) to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Chittack (Chatank) to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Chittack (Chatank) to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Chittack (Chatank) to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Chittack (Chatank) to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Chittack (Chatank) to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Chittack (Chatank) to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Chittack (Chatank) to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Chittack (Chatank) to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Chittack (Chatank) to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Chittack (Chatank) to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Chittack (Chatank) to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Chittack (Chatank) to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Chittack (Chatank) to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (5 units)
Chittack (Chatank) to Poundal (pdl) Chittack (Chatank) to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Chittack (Chatank) to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Chittack (Chatank) to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl) Chittack (Chatank) to Slug (slug)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 chittack = 1.9995090286 AT) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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