Convert Mace to Tael
Convert maces to taels instantly. 1 mace = 0.1 tael — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Tael to Mace converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Mace
The mace equals one-tenth of a tael, about 3.78 grams.
From the Chinese 'qian'; 'mace' is the European trade name.
Chinese and Southeast Asian gold and traditional-medicine trade.
Part of the traditional Chinese tael system.
Tael
The tael equals about 37.8 grams (ten mace).
From Malay 'tahil'; the Chinese unit is the 'liang'.
East Asian precious-metal and traditional-medicine commerce.
A long-standing East Asian trade weight, with regional variants.
Mace to Tael 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 taels:
To convert maces to taels, multiply the value in maces by 0.1. To reverse, multiply taels by 10.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in taels updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Tael to Mace converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert maces to taels
- Write down the value in maces (mace).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.1.
- The product is the equivalent value in taels (tael).
- To reverse, multiply the tael value by 10.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 mace to tael:
1 × 0.1 = 0.1 tael
Example 2 — Convert 100 mace to tael:
100 × 0.1 = 10 tael
Real-world example — Ruler-scale measurements
A 30-mace school ruler converts cleanly to taels — useful when buying a desk accessory from a retailer whose product specs use a different unit.
30 mace × 0.1 = 3 tael
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 taels daily when mixing metric and imperial tools.
10 mace × 0.1 = 1 tael
Real-world example — Postcard and small-object dimensions
A postcard is about 5 maces wide. Converting to taels is essential for international postal addressing forms that ask for dimensions in different units across countries.
5 mace × 0.1 = 0.5 tael
Mace to Tael conversion table
Standard reference values for converting maces to taels:
| Mace [mace] | Tael [tael] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.001 |
| 0.1 | 0.01 |
| 1 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 0.3 |
| 4 | 0.4 |
| 5 | 0.5 |
| 10 | 1 |
| 20 | 2 |
| 30 | 3 |
| 40 | 4 |
| 50 | 5 |
| 100 | 10 |
| 500 | 50 |
| 1000 | 100 |
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 mace = 0.1 tael) 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)
The treaty (signed by US
- 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.