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Convert Chittack (Chatank) to Dekagram

Convert chittacks (chatank) to dekagrams instantly. 1 chittack (chatank) = 5.831902 dekagram — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Dekagram 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

Dekagram

What is a dekagram?

A dekagram (dag) equals 0.01 kilogram, or 10 grams.

Origin of the dekagram

From the SI prefix 'deka-' (from Greek 'deka', ten).

Where it is used

Widely used in Central and Eastern European cooking and shops (dag/dkg).

When and where it was developed

Part of the original metric system introduced in 1795.

Chittack (Chatank) to Dekagram 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 dekagrams:

1 chittack = 5.831902 dag
1 dag = 0.1714706454 chittack

To convert chittacks (chatank) to dekagrams, multiply the value in chittacks (chatank) by 5.831902. To reverse, multiply dekagrams by 0.1714706454.

How to use this converter

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

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

  1. Write down the value in chittacks (chatank) (chittack).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 5.831902.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in dekagrams (dag).
  4. To reverse, multiply the dekagram value by 0.1714706454.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 chittack to dag:
1 × 5.831902 = 5.831902 dag

Example 2 — Convert 100 chittack to dag:
100 × 5.831902 = 583.1902 dag

Real-world example — Ruler-scale measurements

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

30 chittack × 5.831902 = 174.95706 dag

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 dekagrams daily when mixing metric and imperial tools.

10 chittack × 5.831902 = 58.31902 dag

Real-world example — Postcard and small-object dimensions

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

5 chittack × 5.831902 = 29.15951 dag

Chittack (Chatank) to Dekagram conversion table

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

Chittack (Chatank) [chittack]Dekagram [dag]
0.010.05831902
0.10.5831902
15.831902
211.663804
317.495706
423.327608
529.15951
1058.31902
20116.63804
30174.95706
40233.27608
50291.5951
100583.1902
5002915.951
10005831.902

Frequently asked questions

How many dekagrams is 1 chittack (chatank)?
1 chittack (chatank) equals 5.831902 dekagram.
How do I convert chittacks (chatank) to dekagrams?
Multiply the value in chittacks (chatank) by 5.831902 to get dekagrams.
How do I convert dekagrams back to chittacks (chatank)?
Multiply the value in dekagrams by 0.1714706454, or use the Dekagram to Chittack (Chatank) converter.
How many dekagrams is 100 chittacks (chatank)?
100 chittacks (chatank) equals 583.1902 dekagrams, because 100 × 5.831902 = 583.1902.

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 = 5.831902 dag) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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