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Convert Masha to Chittack (Chatank)

Convert mashas to chittacks (chatank) instantly. 1 masha = 0.0166666672 chittack (chatank) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Chittack (Chatank) to Masha 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

Indian / South Asian

Masha

What is a masha?

The masha equals about 0.972 gram, or eight ratti.

Origin of the masha

A traditional Indian mass unit in the ratti-masha-tola chain.

Where it is used

Small jewelry and gemstone weights in South Asia.

When and where it was developed

Part of the ancient Indian weight system dating to the Indus Valley era.

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.

Masha 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 mashas and chittacks (chatank):

1 masha = 0.0166666672 chittack
1 chittack = 59.9999979424 masha

To convert mashas to chittacks (chatank), multiply the value in mashas by 0.0166666672. To reverse, multiply chittacks (chatank) by 59.9999979424.

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 Masha converter for the reverse direction.

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

  1. Write down the value in mashas (masha).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.0166666672.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in chittacks (chatank) (chittack).
  4. To reverse, multiply the chittack (chatank) value by 59.9999979424.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 masha to chittack:
1 × 0.0166666672 = 0.0166666672 chittack

Example 2 — Convert 100 masha to chittack:
100 × 0.0166666672 = 1.6666667238 chittack

Real-world example — Packaging gauge

A 4-masha plastic bag thickness is a common spec for grocery and freezer bags. Converting from mashas to chittacks (chatank) is what packaging buyers do whenever they bridge US and metric supplier quotes.

4 masha × 0.0166666672 = 0.066666669 chittack

Real-world example — Plastic film and laminate thickness

A 500-masha sheet is a typical spec for ID-card laminates and film overlays. Converting to chittacks (chatank) aligns the value with the unit most CAD systems and material datasheets prefer.

500 masha × 0.0166666672 = 8.3333336191 chittack

Masha to Chittack (Chatank) conversion table

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

Masha [masha]Chittack (Chatank) [chittack]
0.010.0001666667
0.10.0016666667
10.0166666672
20.0333333345
30.0500000017
40.066666669
50.0833333362
100.1666666724
200.3333333448
300.5000000171
400.6666666895
500.8333333619
1001.6666667238
5008.3333336191
100016.6666672382

Frequently asked questions

How many chittacks (chatank) is 1 masha?
1 masha equals 0.0166666672 chittack (chatank).
How do I convert mashas to chittacks (chatank)?
Multiply the value in mashas by 0.0166666672 to get chittacks (chatank).
How do I convert chittacks (chatank) back to mashas?
Multiply the value in chittacks (chatank) by 59.9999979424, or use the Chittack (Chatank) to Masha converter.
How many chittacks (chatank) is 100 mashas?
100 mashas equals 1.6666667238 chittacks (chatank), because 100 × 0.0166666672 = 1.6666667238.

Convert Masha to other weight units

Show all Masha conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Masha to Attogram (ag) Masha to Femtogram (fg) Masha to Picogram (pg) Masha to Nanogram (ng) Masha to Microgram (µg) Masha to Milligram (mg) Masha to Centigram (cg) Masha to Decigram (dg) Masha to Gram (g) Masha to Dekagram (dag) Masha to Hectogram (hg) Masha to Kilogram (kg) Masha to Quintal (metric) (q) Masha to Metric Ton (t) Masha to Gigagram (Gg) Masha to Teragram (Tg) Masha to Petagram (Pg) Masha to Exagram (Eg)
Avoirdupois (15 units)
Masha to Grain (gr) Masha to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Masha to Ounce (oz) Masha to Pound (lb) Masha to Clove (clove) Masha to Stone (US) (st) Masha to Stone (UK) (st) Masha to Quarter (US) (qr) Masha to Quarter (UK) (qr) Masha to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Masha to Hundredweight (UK) (cwt) Masha to Wey (wey) Masha to Kilopound (kip) (kip) Masha to Ton (short, US) (sh tn) Masha to Ton (long, UK) (long tn)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Masha to Point (1/100 carat) (pt) Masha to Carat (metric) (ct) Masha to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Masha to Pennyweight (dwt) Masha to Momme (mom) Masha to Mace (mace) Masha to Dram (apothecary/troy) (dr ap) Masha to Troy Ounce (oz t) Masha to Tael (tael) Masha to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (5 units)
Masha to Ratti (ratti) Masha to Tola (tola) Masha to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Masha to Seer (Ser) (seer) Masha to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Masha to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Masha to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Masha to Muon Mass (mµ) Masha to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Masha to Proton Mass (mp) Masha to Neutron Mass (mn) Masha to Deuteron Mass (md) Masha to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Masha to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Masha to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Masha to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Masha to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Masha to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Masha to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Masha to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Masha to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Masha to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Masha to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Masha to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Masha to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Masha to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Masha to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Masha to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Masha to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Masha to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Masha to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Masha to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (5 units)
Masha to Poundal (pdl) Masha to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Masha to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Masha to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl) Masha to Slug (slug)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 masha = 0.0166666672 chittack) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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