Convert Chittack (Chatank) to Stone (US)
Convert chittacks (chatank) to stones (us) instantly. 1 chittack (chatank) = 0.0102857145 stone (us) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Stone (US) to Chittack (Chatank) converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Chittack (Chatank)
The chittack (chatank) equals one-sixteenth of a seer, about 58.3 grams.
A traditional South Asian unit in the seer-based system.
Historical grocery and provisions weighing in India and Bangladesh.
Part of the pre-metric South Asian weight system.
Stone (US)
A less common US definition of the stone, about 5.67 kilograms.
A variant stone weight used in some historical US trade.
Rare; appears mainly in historical or specialized contexts.
Derived from older English stone weights that varied by commodity.
Chittack (Chatank) to Stone (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 stones (us):
To convert chittacks (chatank) to stones (us), multiply the value in chittacks (chatank) by 0.0102857145. To reverse, multiply stones (us) by 97.2222205551.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in stones (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 Stone (US) to Chittack (Chatank) converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert chittacks (chatank) to stones (us)
- Write down the value in chittacks (chatank) (chittack).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.0102857145.
- The product is the equivalent value in stones (us) (st).
- To reverse, multiply the stone (us) value by 97.2222205551.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 chittack to st:
1 × 0.0102857145 = 0.0102857145 st
Example 2 — Convert 100 chittack to st:
100 × 0.0102857145 = 1.0285714462 st
Real-world example — Children's height milestones
A 150-chittack (chatank)-tall child measures a value in stones (us) that's commonly used for theme-park ride height requirements when travelling between countries that use different measurement units.
150 chittack × 0.0102857145 = 1.5428571693 st
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 stones (us) — converting between these adjacent units is one of the most-used length conversions globally.
180 chittack × 0.0102857145 = 1.8514286032 st
Real-world example — Furniture and large objects
A 72-chittack (chatank) piece of furniture converts to a value in stones (us) 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 × 0.0102857145 = 0.7405714413 st
Chittack (Chatank) to Stone (US) conversion table
Standard reference values for converting chittacks (chatank) to stones (us):
| Chittack (Chatank) [chittack] | Stone (US) [st] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0001028571 |
| 0.1 | 0.0010285714 |
| 1 | 0.0102857145 |
| 2 | 0.0205714289 |
| 3 | 0.0308571434 |
| 4 | 0.0411428578 |
| 5 | 0.0514285723 |
| 10 | 0.1028571446 |
| 20 | 0.2057142892 |
| 30 | 0.3085714339 |
| 40 | 0.4114285785 |
| 50 | 0.5142857231 |
| 100 | 1.0285714462 |
| 500 | 5.142857231 |
| 1000 | 10.2857144621 |
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 chittack = 0.0102857145 st) verified against the following authoritative sources:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure 9th ed.)
Official BIPM publication defining the seven SI base units (including the meter) and the rules for their use. The global authority on units of measurement.
- NIST — Guide to the SI
US National Institute of Standards and Technology reference covering the SI base and derived units with definitions and usage rules for US technical practice.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
Detailed NIST guide covering exact conversion factors between SI and US customary units along with formatting and rounding conventions.
- NIST — Refinement of values for the yard and pound (Federal Register 1959)
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- International Astronomical Union — System of Astronomical Constants
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