Convert Dekagram to Chittack (Chatank)
Convert dekagrams to chittacks (chatank) instantly. 1 dekagram = 0.1714706454 chittack (chatank) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Chittack (Chatank) to Dekagram converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Dekagram
A dekagram (dag) equals 0.01 kilogram, or 10 grams.
From the SI prefix 'deka-' (from Greek 'deka', ten).
Widely used in Central and Eastern European cooking and shops (dag/dkg).
Part of the original metric system introduced in 1795.
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.
Dekagram to Chittack (Chatank) 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 dekagrams and chittacks (chatank):
To convert dekagrams to chittacks (chatank), multiply the value in dekagrams by 0.1714706454. To reverse, multiply chittacks (chatank) by 5.831902.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in chittacks (chatank) updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Chittack (Chatank) to Dekagram converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert dekagrams to chittacks (chatank)
- Write down the value in dekagrams (dag).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.1714706454.
- The product is the equivalent value in chittacks (chatank) (chittack).
- To reverse, multiply the chittack (chatank) value by 5.831902.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 dag to chittack:
1 × 0.1714706454 = 0.1714706454 chittack
Example 2 — Convert 100 dag to chittack:
100 × 0.1714706454 = 17.1470645426 chittack
Real-world example — Ruler-scale measurements
A 30-dekagram school ruler converts cleanly to chittacks (chatank) — useful when buying a desk accessory from a retailer whose product specs use a different unit.
30 dag × 0.1714706454 = 5.1441193628 chittack
Real-world example — Hardware-scale dimensions
A 10-dekagram fastener or component is about as long as a thumbnail. Mechanics and DIY enthusiasts convert between dekagrams and chittacks (chatank) daily when mixing metric and imperial tools.
10 dag × 0.1714706454 = 1.7147064543 chittack
Real-world example — Postcard and small-object dimensions
A postcard is about 5 dekagrams wide. Converting to chittacks (chatank) is essential for international postal addressing forms that ask for dimensions in different units across countries.
5 dag × 0.1714706454 = 0.8573532271 chittack
Dekagram to Chittack (Chatank) conversion table
Standard reference values for converting dekagrams to chittacks (chatank):
| Dekagram [dag] | Chittack (Chatank) [chittack] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0017147065 |
| 0.1 | 0.0171470645 |
| 1 | 0.1714706454 |
| 2 | 0.3429412909 |
| 3 | 0.5144119363 |
| 4 | 0.6858825817 |
| 5 | 0.8573532271 |
| 10 | 1.7147064543 |
| 20 | 3.4294129085 |
| 30 | 5.1441193628 |
| 40 | 6.858825817 |
| 50 | 8.5735322713 |
| 100 | 17.1470645426 |
| 500 | 85.7353227129 |
| 1000 | 171.4706454258 |
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 dag = 0.1714706454 chittack) 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
The IAU defines astronomical units including the AU (149597870700 m exactly) light-year and parsec used in astronomy and astrophysics.