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Convert Chittack (Chatank) to Centigram

Convert chittacks (chatank) to centigrams instantly. 1 chittack (chatank) = 5831.902 centigram — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Centigram 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.

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.

Chittack (Chatank) to Centigram 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 centigrams:

1 chittack = 5831.902 cg
1 cg = 0.0001714706 chittack

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

How to use this converter

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

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

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

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 chittack to cg:
1 × 5831.902 = 5831.902 cg

Example 2 — Convert 100 chittack to cg:
100 × 5831.902 = 583190.2 cg

Real-world example — Adjacent metric sub-units

One chittack (chatank) equals 1,000 centigrams. Engineers move between these scales constantly: PCB feature sizes in the larger unit, wire-bond diameters in the smaller.

1 chittack × 5831.902 = 5831.902 cg

Real-world example — Adjacent small-scale precision

One chittack (chatank) equals 1,000 centigrams — the standard sub-millimeter precision conversion that materials engineers use whenever they switch between bulk material thickness specs (larger unit) and surface-finish characteristics (smaller unit).

1 chittack × 5831.902 = 5831.902 cg

Chittack (Chatank) to Centigram conversion table

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

Chittack (Chatank) [chittack]Centigram [cg]
0.0158.31902
0.1583.1902
15831.902
211663.804
317495.706
423327.608
529159.51
1058319.02
20116638.04
30174957.06
40233276.08
50291595.1
100583190.2
5002915950.9999999995
10005831901.9999999991

Frequently asked questions

How many centigrams is 1 chittack (chatank)?
1 chittack (chatank) equals 5831.902 centigram.
How do I convert chittacks (chatank) to centigrams?
Multiply the value in chittacks (chatank) by 5831.902 to get centigrams.
How do I convert centigrams back to chittacks (chatank)?
Multiply the value in centigrams by 0.0001714706, or use the Centigram to Chittack (Chatank) converter.
How many centigrams is 100 chittacks (chatank)?
100 chittacks (chatank) equals 583190.2 centigrams, because 100 × 5831.902 = 583190.2.

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 = 5831.902 cg) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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