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Convert Chittack (Chatank) to Quarter (US)

Convert chittacks (chatank) to quarters (us) instantly. 1 chittack (chatank) = 0.0051428572 quarter (us) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Quarter (US) 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.

Avoirdupois

Quarter (US)

What is a quarter (us)?

The US quarter equals one-fourth of a short hundredweight, 25 pounds (about 11.34 kg).

Origin of the quarter (us)

A 'quarter' of the US short hundredweight.

Where it is used

US agricultural and commodity weighing.

When and where it was developed

Defined within the US customary hundredweight system.

Chittack (Chatank) to Quarter (US) 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 quarters (us):

1 chittack = 0.0051428572 qr
1 qr = 194.4444411103 chittack

To convert chittacks (chatank) to quarters (us), multiply the value in chittacks (chatank) by 0.0051428572. To reverse, multiply quarters (us) by 194.4444411103.

How to use this converter

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

Step-by-step: convert chittacks (chatank) to quarters (us)

  1. Write down the value in chittacks (chatank) (chittack).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.0051428572.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in quarters (us) (qr).
  4. To reverse, multiply the quarter (us) value by 194.4444411103.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 chittack to qr:
1 × 0.0051428572 = 0.0051428572 qr

Example 2 — Convert 100 chittack to qr:
100 × 0.0051428572 = 0.5142857231 qr

Real-world example — Postcard and small-object dimensions

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

5 chittack × 0.0051428572 = 0.0257142862 qr

Real-world example — Ruler-scale measurements

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

30 chittack × 0.0051428572 = 0.1542857169 qr

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 quarters (us) daily when mixing metric and imperial tools.

10 chittack × 0.0051428572 = 0.0514285723 qr

Chittack (Chatank) to Quarter (US) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting chittacks (chatank) to quarters (us):

Chittack (Chatank) [chittack]Quarter (US) [qr]
0.015.142857e-5
0.10.0005142857
10.0051428572
20.0102857145
30.0154285717
40.0205714289
50.0257142862
100.0514285723
200.1028571446
300.1542857169
400.2057142892
500.2571428616
1000.5142857231
5002.5714286155
10005.142857231

Frequently asked questions

How many quarters (us) is 1 chittack (chatank)?
1 chittack (chatank) equals 0.0051428572 quarter (us).
How do I convert chittacks (chatank) to quarters (us)?
Multiply the value in chittacks (chatank) by 0.0051428572 to get quarters (us).
How do I convert quarters (us) back to chittacks (chatank)?
Multiply the value in quarters (us) by 194.4444411103, or use the Quarter (US) to Chittack (Chatank) converter.
How many quarters (us) is 100 chittacks (chatank)?
100 chittacks (chatank) equals 0.5142857231 quarters (us), because 100 × 0.0051428572 = 0.5142857231.

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 = 0.0051428572 qr) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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