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Convert Chittack (Chatank) to Gram

Convert chittacks (chatank) to grams instantly. 1 chittack (chatank) = 58.31902 gram — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Gram 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

Gram

What is a gram?

The gram (g) equals one-thousandth of a kilogram.

Origin of the gram

From Late Latin 'gramma', a small weight or scruple.

Where it is used

The everyday metric unit for food, medicine, and small objects.

When and where it was developed

Defined in 1795 as the mass of one cubic centimeter of water at melting point.

Chittack (Chatank) to Gram 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 grams:

1 chittack = 58.31902 g
1 g = 0.0171470645 chittack

To convert chittacks (chatank) to grams, multiply the value in chittacks (chatank) by 58.31902. To reverse, multiply grams by 0.0171470645.

How to use this converter

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

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

  1. Write down the value in chittacks (chatank) (chittack).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 58.31902.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in grams (g).
  4. To reverse, multiply the gram value by 0.0171470645.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 chittack to g:
1 × 58.31902 = 58.31902 g

Example 2 — Convert 100 chittack to g:
100 × 58.31902 = 5831.902 g

Real-world example — Ruler-scale measurements

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

30 chittack × 58.31902 = 1749.5706 g

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 grams daily when mixing metric and imperial tools.

10 chittack × 58.31902 = 583.1902 g

Real-world example — Postcard and small-object dimensions

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

5 chittack × 58.31902 = 291.5951 g

Chittack (Chatank) to Gram conversion table

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

Chittack (Chatank) [chittack]Gram [g]
0.010.5831902
0.15.831902
158.31902
2116.63804
3174.95706
4233.27608
5291.5951
10583.1902
201166.3804
301749.5706
402332.7608
502915.951
1005831.902
50029159.51
100058319.02

Frequently asked questions

How many grams is 1 chittack (chatank)?
1 chittack (chatank) equals 58.31902 gram.
How do I convert chittacks (chatank) to grams?
Multiply the value in chittacks (chatank) by 58.31902 to get grams.
How do I convert grams back to chittacks (chatank)?
Multiply the value in grams by 0.0171470645, or use the Gram to Chittack (Chatank) converter.
How many grams is 100 chittacks (chatank)?
100 chittacks (chatank) equals 5831.902 grams, because 100 × 58.31902 = 5831.902.

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 = 58.31902 g) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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