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Convert Gram to Mace

Convert grams to maces instantly. 1 gram = 0.2645547438 mace — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Mace to Gram 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

Metric / SI

Gram

What is a gram?

The gram (g) equals one-thousandth of a kilogram.

Origin of the gram

From Late Latin 'gramma', a small weight or scruple.

Where it is used

The everyday metric unit for food, medicine, and small objects.

When and where it was developed

Defined in 1795 as the mass of one cubic centimeter of water at melting point.

Troy & Apothecary

Mace

What is a mace?

The mace equals one-tenth of a tael, about 3.78 grams.

Origin of the mace

From the Chinese 'qian'; 'mace' is the European trade name.

Where it is used

Chinese and Southeast Asian gold and traditional-medicine trade.

When and where it was developed

Part of the traditional Chinese tael system.

Gram to Mace 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 grams and maces:

1 g = 0.2645547438 mace
1 mace = 3.779936 g

To convert grams to maces, multiply the value in grams by 0.2645547438. To reverse, multiply maces by 3.779936.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in maces updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Mace to Gram converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert grams to maces

  1. Write down the value in grams (g).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.2645547438.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in maces (mace).
  4. To reverse, multiply the mace value by 3.779936.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 g to mace:
1 × 0.2645547438 = 0.2645547438 mace

Example 2 — Convert 100 g to mace:
100 × 0.2645547438 = 26.4554743784 mace

Real-world example — Hardware-scale dimensions

A 10-gram fastener or component is about as long as a thumbnail. Mechanics and DIY enthusiasts convert between grams and maces daily when mixing metric and imperial tools.

10 g × 0.2645547438 = 2.6455474378 mace

Real-world example — Postcard and small-object dimensions

A postcard is about 5 grams wide. Converting to maces is essential for international postal addressing forms that ask for dimensions in different units across countries.

5 g × 0.2645547438 = 1.3227737189 mace

Real-world example — Ruler-scale measurements

A 30-gram school ruler converts cleanly to maces — useful when buying a desk accessory from a retailer whose product specs use a different unit.

30 g × 0.2645547438 = 7.9366423135 mace

Gram to Mace conversion table

Standard reference values for converting grams to maces:

Gram [g]Mace [mace]
0.010.0026455474
0.10.0264554744
10.2645547438
20.5291094876
30.7936642314
41.0582189751
51.3227737189
102.6455474378
205.2910948757
307.9366423135
4010.5821897514
5013.2277371892
10026.4554743784
500132.277371892
1000264.554743784

Frequently asked questions

How many maces is 1 gram?
1 gram equals 0.2645547438 mace.
How do I convert grams to maces?
Multiply the value in grams by 0.2645547438 to get maces.
How do I convert maces back to grams?
Multiply the value in maces by 3.779936, or use the Mace to Gram converter.
How many maces is 100 grams?
100 grams equals 26.4554743784 maces, because 100 × 0.2645547438 = 26.4554743784.

Convert Gram to other weight units

Show all Gram conversions
Metric / SI (17 units)
Gram to Attogram (ag) Gram to Femtogram (fg) Gram to Picogram (pg) Gram to Nanogram (ng) Gram to Microgram (µg) Gram to Milligram (mg) Gram to Centigram (cg) Gram to Decigram (dg) Gram to Dekagram (dag) Gram to Hectogram (hg) Gram to Kilogram (kg) Gram to Quintal (metric) (q) Gram to Metric Ton (t) Gram to Gigagram (Gg) Gram to Teragram (Tg) Gram to Petagram (Pg) Gram to Exagram (Eg)
Avoirdupois (15 units)
Gram to Grain (gr) Gram to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Gram to Ounce (oz) Gram to Pound (lb) Gram to Clove (clove) Gram to Stone (US) (st) Gram to Stone (UK) (st) Gram to Quarter (US) (qr) Gram to Quarter (UK) (qr) Gram to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Gram to Hundredweight (UK) (cwt) Gram to Wey (wey) Gram to Kilopound (kip) (kip) Gram to Ton (short, US) (sh tn) Gram to Ton (long, UK) (long tn)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Gram to Point (1/100 carat) (pt) Gram to Carat (metric) (ct) Gram to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Gram to Pennyweight (dwt) Gram to Momme (mom) Gram to Mace (mace) Gram to Dram (apothecary/troy) (dr ap) Gram to Troy Ounce (oz t) Gram to Tael (tael) Gram to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Gram to Ratti (ratti) Gram to Masha (masha) Gram to Tola (tola) Gram to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Gram to Seer (Ser) (seer) Gram to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Gram to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Gram to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Gram to Muon Mass (mµ) Gram to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Gram to Proton Mass (mp) Gram to Neutron Mass (mn) Gram to Deuteron Mass (md) Gram to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Gram to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Gram to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Gram to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Gram to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Gram to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Gram to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Gram to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Gram to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Gram to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Gram to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Gram to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Gram to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Gram to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Gram to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Gram to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Gram to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Gram to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Gram to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Gram to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (5 units)
Gram to Poundal (pdl) Gram to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Gram to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Gram to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl) Gram to Slug (slug)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 g = 0.2645547438 mace) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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