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Convert Pound to Chittack (Chatank)

Convert pounds to chittacks (chatank) instantly. 1 pound = 7.7777776444 chittack (chatank) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Chittack (Chatank) to Pound 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

Avoirdupois

Pound

What is a pound?

The pound (lb) is a unit of mass equal to exactly 0.45359237 kilogram.

Origin of the pound

From Latin 'libra pondo' (a pound by weight); the symbol lb comes from 'libra'.

Where it is used

The primary weight unit in the United States and informally in the UK.

When and where it was developed

The international avoirdupois pound was fixed in the 1959 yard-and-pound agreement.

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.

Pound 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 pounds and chittacks (chatank):

1 lb = 7.7777776444 chittack
1 chittack = 0.1285714308 lb

To convert pounds to chittacks (chatank), multiply the value in pounds by 7.7777776444. To reverse, multiply chittacks (chatank) by 0.1285714308.

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 Pound converter for the reverse direction.

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

  1. Write down the value in pounds (lb).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 7.7777776444.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in chittacks (chatank) (chittack).
  4. To reverse, multiply the chittack (chatank) value by 0.1285714308.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 lb to chittack:
1 × 7.7777776444 = 7.7777776444 chittack

Example 2 — Convert 100 lb to chittack:
100 × 7.7777776444 = 777.7777644412 chittack

Real-world example — Pet and accessory dimensions

A 3-pound dog leash equals a tidy round value in chittacks (chatank). Pet-supply shopping frequently mixes the two units across product specifications.

3 lb × 7.7777776444 = 23.3333329332 chittack

Real-world example — Fabric and tailoring

One pound of fabric converts to a value in chittacks (chatank) commonly used for seam allowances. Garment patterns frequently switch between the two units on a single instruction sheet.

1 lb × 7.7777776444 = 7.7777776444 chittack

Real-world example — Body height conversion (reverse direction)

You measure 1.75 pounds tall and need to fill in a gym membership form or medical record that asks for height in chittacks (chatank). This is the most-used everyday length conversion in metric-using countries.

1.75 lb × 7.7777776444 = 13.6111108777 chittack

Pound to Chittack (Chatank) conversion table

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

Pound [lb]Chittack (Chatank) [chittack]
0.010.0777777764
0.10.7777777644
17.7777776444
215.5555552888
323.3333329332
431.1111105776
538.8888882221
1077.7777764441
20155.5555528882
30233.3333293324
40311.1111057765
50388.8888822206
100777.7777644412
5003888.8888222059
10007777.7776444117

Frequently asked questions

How many chittacks (chatank) is 1 pound?
1 pound equals 7.7777776444 chittack (chatank).
How do I convert pounds to chittacks (chatank)?
Multiply the value in pounds by 7.7777776444 to get chittacks (chatank).
How do I convert chittacks (chatank) back to pounds?
Multiply the value in chittacks (chatank) by 0.1285714308, or use the Chittack (Chatank) to Pound converter.
How many chittacks (chatank) is 100 pounds?
100 pounds equals 777.7777644412 chittacks (chatank), because 100 × 7.7777776444 = 777.7777644412.

Convert Pound to other weight units

Show all Pound conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Pound to Attogram (ag) Pound to Femtogram (fg) Pound to Picogram (pg) Pound to Nanogram (ng) Pound to Microgram (µg) Pound to Milligram (mg) Pound to Centigram (cg) Pound to Decigram (dg) Pound to Gram (g) Pound to Dekagram (dag) Pound to Hectogram (hg) Pound to Kilogram (kg) Pound to Quintal (metric) (q) Pound to Metric Ton (t) Pound to Gigagram (Gg) Pound to Teragram (Tg) Pound to Petagram (Pg) Pound to Exagram (Eg)
Avoirdupois (14 units)
Pound to Grain (gr) Pound to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Pound to Ounce (oz) Pound to Clove (clove) Pound to Stone (US) (st) Pound to Stone (UK) (st) Pound to Quarter (US) (qr) Pound to Quarter (UK) (qr) Pound to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Pound to Hundredweight (UK) (cwt) Pound to Wey (wey) Pound to Kilopound (kip) (kip) Pound to Ton (short, US) (sh tn) Pound to Ton (long, UK) (long tn)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Pound to Point (1/100 carat) (pt) Pound to Carat (metric) (ct) Pound to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Pound to Pennyweight (dwt) Pound to Momme (mom) Pound to Mace (mace) Pound to Dram (apothecary/troy) (dr ap) Pound to Troy Ounce (oz t) Pound to Tael (tael) Pound to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Pound to Ratti (ratti) Pound to Masha (masha) Pound to Tola (tola) Pound to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Pound to Seer (Ser) (seer) Pound to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Pound to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Pound to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Pound to Muon Mass (mµ) Pound to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Pound to Proton Mass (mp) Pound to Neutron Mass (mn) Pound to Deuteron Mass (md) Pound to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Pound to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Pound to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Pound to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Pound to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Pound to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Pound to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Pound to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Pound to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Pound to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Pound to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Pound to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Pound to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Pound to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Pound to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Pound to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Pound to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Pound to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Pound to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Pound to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (5 units)
Pound to Poundal (pdl) Pound to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Pound to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Pound to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl) Pound to Slug (slug)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 lb = 7.7777776444 chittack) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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