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Convert Chittack (Chatank) to Mina (Biblical Greek)

Convert chittacks (chatank) to minas (biblical greek) instantly. 1 chittack (chatank) = 0.1715265294 mina (biblical greek) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Mina (Biblical Greek) 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.

Biblical / Ancient

Mina (Biblical Greek)

What is a mina (biblical greek)?

The Greek mina was about 0.34 kg, one-sixtieth of a talent (100 drachmae).

Origin of the mina (biblical greek)

Adopted from Near-Eastern metrology into the Greek system.

Where it is used

Hellenistic and New Testament commerce.

When and where it was developed

A standard sub-unit of the Greek talent.

Chittack (Chatank) to Mina (Biblical Greek) 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 minas (biblical greek):

1 chittack = 0.1715265294 mina
1 mina = 5.8300019445 chittack

To convert chittacks (chatank) to minas (biblical greek), multiply the value in chittacks (chatank) by 0.1715265294. To reverse, multiply minas (biblical greek) by 5.8300019445.

How to use this converter

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

Step-by-step: convert chittacks (chatank) to minas (biblical greek)

  1. Write down the value in chittacks (chatank) (chittack).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.1715265294.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in minas (biblical greek) (mina).
  4. To reverse, multiply the mina (biblical greek) value by 5.8300019445.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 chittack to mina:
1 × 0.1715265294 = 0.1715265294 mina

Example 2 — Convert 100 chittack to mina:
100 × 0.1715265294 = 17.1526529412 mina

Real-world example — Children's height milestones

A 150-chittack (chatank)-tall child measures a value in minas (biblical greek) that's commonly used for theme-park ride height requirements when travelling between countries that use different measurement units.

150 chittack × 0.1715265294 = 25.7289794118 mina

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 minas (biblical greek) — converting between these adjacent units is one of the most-used length conversions globally.

180 chittack × 0.1715265294 = 30.8747752941 mina

Real-world example — Furniture and large objects

A 72-chittack (chatank) piece of furniture converts to a value in minas (biblical greek) 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 × 0.1715265294 = 12.3499101176 mina

Chittack (Chatank) to Mina (Biblical Greek) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting chittacks (chatank) to minas (biblical greek):

Chittack (Chatank) [chittack]Mina (Biblical Greek) [mina]
0.010.0017152653
0.10.0171526529
10.1715265294
20.3430530588
30.5145795882
40.6861061176
50.8576326471
101.7152652941
203.4305305882
305.1457958824
406.8610611765
508.5763264706
10017.1526529412
50085.7632647059
1000171.5265294118

Frequently asked questions

How many minas (biblical greek) is 1 chittack (chatank)?
1 chittack (chatank) equals 0.1715265294 mina (biblical greek).
How do I convert chittacks (chatank) to minas (biblical greek)?
Multiply the value in chittacks (chatank) by 0.1715265294 to get minas (biblical greek).
How do I convert minas (biblical greek) back to chittacks (chatank)?
Multiply the value in minas (biblical greek) by 5.8300019445, or use the Mina (Biblical Greek) to Chittack (Chatank) converter.
How many minas (biblical greek) is 100 chittacks (chatank)?
100 chittacks (chatank) equals 17.1526529412 minas (biblical greek), because 100 × 0.1715265294 = 17.1526529412.

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

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