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Convert Mace to Chittack (Chatank)

Convert maces to chittacks (chatank) instantly. 1 mace = 0.0648148066 chittack (chatank) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Chittack (Chatank) to Mace 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

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.

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.

Mace 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 maces and chittacks (chatank):

1 mace = 0.0648148066 chittack
1 chittack = 15.4285733938 mace

To convert maces to chittacks (chatank), multiply the value in maces by 0.0648148066. To reverse, multiply chittacks (chatank) by 15.4285733938.

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 Mace converter for the reverse direction.

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

  1. Write down the value in maces (mace).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.0648148066.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in chittacks (chatank) (chittack).
  4. To reverse, multiply the chittack (chatank) value by 15.4285733938.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 mace to chittack:
1 × 0.0648148066 = 0.0648148066 chittack

Example 2 — Convert 100 mace to chittack:
100 × 0.0648148066 = 6.4814806559 chittack

Real-world example — Hardware-scale dimensions

A 10-mace fastener or component is about as long as a thumbnail. Mechanics and DIY enthusiasts convert between maces and chittacks (chatank) daily when mixing metric and imperial tools.

10 mace × 0.0648148066 = 0.6481480656 chittack

Real-world example — Postcard and small-object dimensions

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

5 mace × 0.0648148066 = 0.3240740328 chittack

Real-world example — Ruler-scale measurements

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

30 mace × 0.0648148066 = 1.9444441968 chittack

Mace to Chittack (Chatank) conversion table

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

Mace [mace]Chittack (Chatank) [chittack]
0.010.0006481481
0.10.0064814807
10.0648148066
20.1296296131
30.1944444197
40.2592592262
50.3240740328
100.6481480656
201.2962961312
301.9444441968
402.5925922624
503.2407403279
1006.4814806559
50032.4074032794
100064.8148065588

Frequently asked questions

How many chittacks (chatank) is 1 mace?
1 mace equals 0.0648148066 chittack (chatank).
How do I convert maces to chittacks (chatank)?
Multiply the value in maces by 0.0648148066 to get chittacks (chatank).
How do I convert chittacks (chatank) back to maces?
Multiply the value in chittacks (chatank) by 15.4285733938, or use the Chittack (Chatank) to Mace converter.
How many chittacks (chatank) is 100 maces?
100 maces equals 6.4814806559 chittacks (chatank), because 100 × 0.0648148066 = 6.4814806559.

Convert Mace to other weight units

Show all Mace conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Mace to Attogram (ag) Mace to Femtogram (fg) Mace to Picogram (pg) Mace to Nanogram (ng) Mace to Microgram (µg) Mace to Milligram (mg) Mace to Centigram (cg) Mace to Decigram (dg) Mace to Gram (g) Mace to Dekagram (dag) Mace to Hectogram (hg) Mace to Kilogram (kg) Mace to Quintal (metric) (q) Mace to Metric Ton (t) Mace to Gigagram (Gg) Mace to Teragram (Tg) Mace to Petagram (Pg) Mace to Exagram (Eg)
Avoirdupois (15 units)
Mace to Grain (gr) Mace to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Mace to Ounce (oz) Mace to Pound (lb) Mace to Clove (clove) Mace to Stone (US) (st) Mace to Stone (UK) (st) Mace to Quarter (US) (qr) Mace to Quarter (UK) (qr) Mace to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Mace to Hundredweight (UK) (cwt) Mace to Wey (wey) Mace to Kilopound (kip) (kip) Mace to Ton (short, US) (sh tn) Mace to Ton (long, UK) (long tn)
Troy & Apothecary (9 units)
Mace to Point (1/100 carat) (pt) Mace to Carat (metric) (ct) Mace to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Mace to Pennyweight (dwt) Mace to Momme (mom) Mace to Dram (apothecary/troy) (dr ap) Mace to Troy Ounce (oz t) Mace to Tael (tael) Mace to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Mace to Ratti (ratti) Mace to Masha (masha) Mace to Tola (tola) Mace to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Mace to Seer (Ser) (seer) Mace to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Mace to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Mace to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Mace to Muon Mass (mµ) Mace to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Mace to Proton Mass (mp) Mace to Neutron Mass (mn) Mace to Deuteron Mass (md) Mace to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Mace to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Mace to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Mace to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Mace to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Mace to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Mace to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Mace to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Mace to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Mace to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Mace to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Mace to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Mace to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Mace to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Mace to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Mace to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Mace to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Mace to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Mace to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Mace to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (5 units)
Mace to Poundal (pdl) Mace to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Mace to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Mace to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl) Mace to Slug (slug)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 mace = 0.0648148066 chittack) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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