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Convert Chittack (Chatank) to Wey

Convert chittacks (chatank) to weys instantly. 1 chittack (chatank) = 0.0005102041 wey — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Wey 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

Wey

What is a wey?

The wey was an English bulk weight, here taken as 252 pounds (about 114.3 kg).

Origin of the wey

From Old English 'waege', a weighing or balance.

Where it is used

Obsolete English unit for wool, cheese, and salt.

When and where it was developed

Used in medieval and early-modern English trade.

Chittack (Chatank) to Wey 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 weys:

1 chittack = 0.0005102041 wey
1 wey = 1959.9999663918 chittack

To convert chittacks (chatank) to weys, multiply the value in chittacks (chatank) by 0.0005102041. To reverse, multiply weys by 1959.9999663918.

How to use this converter

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

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

  1. Write down the value in chittacks (chatank) (chittack).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.0005102041.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in weys (wey).
  4. To reverse, multiply the wey value by 1959.9999663918.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 chittack to wey:
1 × 0.0005102041 = 0.0005102041 wey

Example 2 — Convert 100 chittack to wey:
100 × 0.0005102041 = 0.051020409 wey

Real-world example — Ruler-scale measurements

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

30 chittack × 0.0005102041 = 0.0153061227 wey

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 weys daily when mixing metric and imperial tools.

10 chittack × 0.0005102041 = 0.0051020409 wey

Real-world example — Postcard and small-object dimensions

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

5 chittack × 0.0005102041 = 0.0025510205 wey

Chittack (Chatank) to Wey conversion table

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

Chittack (Chatank) [chittack]Wey [wey]
0.015.102041e-6
0.15.102041e-5
10.0005102041
20.0010204082
30.0015306123
40.0020408164
50.0025510205
100.0051020409
200.0102040818
300.0153061227
400.0204081636
500.0255102045
1000.051020409
5000.2551020452
10000.5102040904

Frequently asked questions

How many weys is 1 chittack (chatank)?
1 chittack (chatank) equals 0.0005102041 wey.
How do I convert chittacks (chatank) to weys?
Multiply the value in chittacks (chatank) by 0.0005102041 to get weys.
How do I convert weys back to chittacks (chatank)?
Multiply the value in weys by 1959.9999663918, or use the Wey to Chittack (Chatank) converter.
How many weys is 100 chittacks (chatank)?
100 chittacks (chatank) equals 0.051020409 weys, because 100 × 0.0005102041 = 0.051020409.

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 = 0.0005102041 wey) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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