Convert Chittack (Chatank) to Clove
Convert chittacks (chatank) to cloves instantly. 1 chittack (chatank) = 0.0160714288 clove — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Clove to Chittack (Chatank) converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Chittack (Chatank)
The chittack (chatank) equals one-sixteenth of a seer, about 58.3 grams.
A traditional South Asian unit in the seer-based system.
Historical grocery and provisions weighing in India and Bangladesh.
Part of the pre-metric South Asian weight system.
Clove
The clove was an English trade weight equal to 7 or 8 pounds (here 8 lb, about 3.63 kg).
A medieval English unit for weighing wool and cheese.
Obsolete; historical English wool and dairy commerce.
Defined by the Statute of 1430 under Henry VI.
Chittack (Chatank) to Clove 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 cloves:
To convert chittacks (chatank) to cloves, multiply the value in chittacks (chatank) by 0.0160714288. To reverse, multiply cloves by 62.2222211553.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in cloves updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Clove to Chittack (Chatank) converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert chittacks (chatank) to cloves
- Write down the value in chittacks (chatank) (chittack).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.0160714288.
- The product is the equivalent value in cloves (clove).
- To reverse, multiply the clove value by 62.2222211553.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 chittack to clove:
1 × 0.0160714288 = 0.0160714288 clove
Example 2 — Convert 100 chittack to clove:
100 × 0.0160714288 = 1.6071428847 clove
Real-world example — Body height conversion
You enter your height as 180 chittacks (chatank) into an international job or visa application. The form then asks for the same value in cloves — converting between these adjacent units is one of the most-used length conversions globally.
180 chittack × 0.0160714288 = 2.8928571925 clove
Real-world example — Furniture and large objects
A 72-chittack (chatank) piece of furniture converts to a value in cloves that's easier to mentally compare with room dimensions. This is the typical workflow when shopping internationally and product specs use a different unit than your room measurements.
72 chittack × 0.0160714288 = 1.157142877 clove
Real-world example — Children's height milestones
A 150-chittack (chatank)-tall child measures a value in cloves that's commonly used for theme-park ride height requirements when travelling between countries that use different measurement units.
150 chittack × 0.0160714288 = 2.4107143271 clove
Chittack (Chatank) to Clove conversion table
Standard reference values for converting chittacks (chatank) to cloves:
| Chittack (Chatank) [chittack] | Clove [clove] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0001607143 |
| 0.1 | 0.0016071429 |
| 1 | 0.0160714288 |
| 2 | 0.0321428577 |
| 3 | 0.0482142865 |
| 4 | 0.0642857154 |
| 5 | 0.0803571442 |
| 10 | 0.1607142885 |
| 20 | 0.3214285769 |
| 30 | 0.4821428654 |
| 40 | 0.6428571539 |
| 50 | 0.8035714424 |
| 100 | 1.6071428847 |
| 500 | 8.0357144235 |
| 1000 | 16.071428847 |
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 chittack = 0.0160714288 clove) verified against the following authoritative sources:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure 9th ed.)
Official BIPM publication defining the seven SI base units (including the meter) and the rules for their use. The global authority on units of measurement.
- NIST — Guide to the SI
US National Institute of Standards and Technology reference covering the SI base and derived units with definitions and usage rules for US technical practice.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
Detailed NIST guide covering exact conversion factors between SI and US customary units along with formatting and rounding conventions.
- NIST — Refinement of values for the yard and pound (Federal Register 1959)
The treaty (signed by US
- International Hydrographic Organization — Resolution on the Nautical Mile
International authority that standardised the nautical mile at exactly 1852 m in 1929 — the value adopted worldwide for sea and air navigation.