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Convert Chittack (Chatank) to Mace

Convert chittacks (chatank) to maces instantly. 1 chittack (chatank) = 15.4285733938 mace — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Mace 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.

Troy & Apothecary

Mace

What is a mace?

The mace equals one-tenth of a tael, about 3.78 grams.

Origin of the mace

From the Chinese 'qian'; 'mace' is the European trade name.

Where it is used

Chinese and Southeast Asian gold and traditional-medicine trade.

When and where it was developed

Part of the traditional Chinese tael system.

Chittack (Chatank) to Mace 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 maces:

1 chittack = 15.4285733938 mace
1 mace = 0.0648148066 chittack

To convert chittacks (chatank) to maces, multiply the value in chittacks (chatank) by 15.4285733938. To reverse, multiply maces by 0.0648148066.

How to use this converter

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

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

  1. Write down the value in chittacks (chatank) (chittack).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 15.4285733938.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in maces (mace).
  4. To reverse, multiply the mace value by 0.0648148066.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 chittack to mace:
1 × 15.4285733938 = 15.4285733938 mace

Example 2 — Convert 100 chittack to mace:
100 × 15.4285733938 = 1542.8573393835 mace

Real-world example — Postcard and small-object dimensions

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

5 chittack × 15.4285733938 = 77.1428669692 mace

Real-world example — Ruler-scale measurements

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

30 chittack × 15.4285733938 = 462.8572018151 mace

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 maces daily when mixing metric and imperial tools.

10 chittack × 15.4285733938 = 154.2857339384 mace

Chittack (Chatank) to Mace conversion table

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

Chittack (Chatank) [chittack]Mace [mace]
0.010.1542857339
0.11.5428573394
115.4285733938
230.8571467877
346.2857201815
461.7142935753
577.1428669692
10154.2857339384
20308.5714678767
30462.8572018151
40617.1429357534
50771.4286696918
1001542.8573393835
5007714.2866969176
100015428.5733938352

Frequently asked questions

How many maces is 1 chittack (chatank)?
1 chittack (chatank) equals 15.4285733938 mace.
How do I convert chittacks (chatank) to maces?
Multiply the value in chittacks (chatank) by 15.4285733938 to get maces.
How do I convert maces back to chittacks (chatank)?
Multiply the value in maces by 0.0648148066, or use the Mace to Chittack (Chatank) converter.
How many maces is 100 chittacks (chatank)?
100 chittacks (chatank) equals 1542.8573393835 maces, because 100 × 15.4285733938 = 1542.8573393835.

Convert Chittack (Chatank) to other weight units

Show all Chittack (Chatank) conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Avoirdupois (15 units)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Indian / South Asian (5 units)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Astronomical (4 units)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Force / Engineering (5 units)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 chittack = 15.4285733938 mace) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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