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Convert Chittack (Chatank) to Decigram

Convert chittacks (chatank) to decigrams instantly. 1 chittack (chatank) = 583.1902 decigram — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Decigram 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

Decigram

What is a decigram?

A decigram (dg) equals 0.0001 kilogram, or 0.1 gram.

Origin of the decigram

From the SI prefix 'deci-' (from Latin 'decimus', tenth).

Where it is used

Occasional laboratory and pharmacy use.

When and where it was developed

Part of the original metric system of 1795.

Chittack (Chatank) to Decigram 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 decigrams:

1 chittack = 583.1902 dg
1 dg = 0.0017147065 chittack

To convert chittacks (chatank) to decigrams, multiply the value in chittacks (chatank) by 583.1902. To reverse, multiply decigrams by 0.0017147065.

How to use this converter

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

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

  1. Write down the value in chittacks (chatank) (chittack).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 583.1902.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in decigrams (dg).
  4. To reverse, multiply the decigram value by 0.0017147065.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 chittack to dg:
1 × 583.1902 = 583.1902 dg

Example 2 — Convert 100 chittack to dg:
100 × 583.1902 = 58319.02 dg

Real-world example — Adjacent metric sub-units

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

1 chittack × 583.1902 = 583.1902 dg

Real-world example — Adjacent small-scale precision

One chittack (chatank) equals 1,000 decigrams — 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 × 583.1902 = 583.1902 dg

Chittack (Chatank) to Decigram conversion table

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

Chittack (Chatank) [chittack]Decigram [dg]
0.015.831902
0.158.31902
1583.1902
21166.3804
31749.5706
42332.7608
52915.951
105831.902
2011663.804
3017495.706
4023327.608
5029159.51
10058319.02
500291595.1
1000583190.2

Frequently asked questions

How many decigrams is 1 chittack (chatank)?
1 chittack (chatank) equals 583.1902 decigram.
How do I convert chittacks (chatank) to decigrams?
Multiply the value in chittacks (chatank) by 583.1902 to get decigrams.
How do I convert decigrams back to chittacks (chatank)?
Multiply the value in decigrams by 0.0017147065, or use the Decigram to Chittack (Chatank) converter.
How many decigrams is 100 chittacks (chatank)?
100 chittacks (chatank) equals 58319.02 decigrams, because 100 × 583.1902 = 58319.02.

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 = 583.1902 dg) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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