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Convert Masha to Point (1/100 carat)

Convert mashas to points (1/100 carat) instantly. 1 masha = 485.99185 point (1/100 carat) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Point (1/100 carat) to Masha converter for the reverse conversion.

Written by Sunith Babu L, Ph.D., Lead Engineer Reviewed by Dr. Ashok Kumar K, Ph.D.

Mass and Weight category 2 min read Published June 10, 2026 Last reviewed June 10, 2026 Updated June 10, 2026

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.

Troy & Apothecary

Point (1/100 carat)

What is a point (1/100 carat)?

A point equals one-hundredth of a carat, or 2 milligrams.

Origin of the point (1/100 carat)

A subdivision of the metric carat for very small stones.

Where it is used

The diamond trade, for sub-carat stones.

When and where it was developed

Adopted alongside the metric carat in the 20th-century gem trade.

Masha to Point (1/100 carat) 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 points (1/100 carat):

1 masha = 485.99185 pt

1 pt = 0.0020576477 masha

To convert mashas to points (1/100 carat), multiply the value in mashas by 485.99185. To reverse, multiply points (1/100 carat) by 0.0020576477.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in points (1/100 carat) updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Point (1/100 carat) to Masha converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert mashas to points (1/100 carat)

Write down the value in mashas (masha).
Multiply that value by the factor 485.99185.
The product is the equivalent value in points (1/100 carat) (pt).
To reverse, multiply the point (1/100 carat) value by 0.0020576477.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 masha to pt:
1 × 485.99185 = 485.99185 pt

Example 2 — Convert 100 masha to pt:
100 × 485.99185 = 48599.185 pt

Real-world example — Paper and film thicknesses

At the thickness of office paper (roughly 3 mashas), converting between sub-millimeter units is routine for packaging and printing buyers comparing quotes from metric and US suppliers.

3 masha × 485.99185 = 1457.97555 pt

Real-world example — Plastic-film thickness alternates

A 150-masha plastic film converts cleanly to points (1/100 carat) — useful for packaging buyers reconciling supplier datasheets across metric and US measurement systems.

150 masha × 485.99185 = 72898.7775 pt

Real-world example — Hair-width scale measurements

A 70-masha measurement (about the diameter of a human hair) is the kind of value materials engineers regularly express in adjacent micro-scale units like points (1/100 carat) for direct comparison across supplier datasheets.

70 masha × 485.99185 = 34019.4295 pt

Masha to Point (1/100 carat) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting mashas to points (1/100 carat):

Masha [masha]	Point (1/100 carat) [pt]
0.01	4.8599185
0.1	48.599185
1	485.99185
2	971.9837
3	1457.97555
4	1943.9674
5	2429.95925
10	4859.9185
20	9719.837
30	14579.7555
40	19439.674
50	24299.5925
100	48599.185
500	242995.925
1000	485991.85

Frequently asked questions

How many points (1/100 carat) is 1 masha?

1 masha equals 485.99185 point (1/100 carat).

How do I convert mashas to points (1/100 carat)?

Multiply the value in mashas by 485.99185 to get points (1/100 carat).

How do I convert points (1/100 carat) back to mashas?

Multiply the value in points (1/100 carat) by 0.0020576477, or use the Point (1/100 carat) to Masha converter.

How many points (1/100 carat) is 100 mashas?

100 mashas equals 48599.185 points (1/100 carat), because 100 × 485.99185 = 48599.185.

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 = 485.99185 pt) 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.

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