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Convert Maund (Mann) to Chittack (Chatank)

Convert maunds (mann) to chittacks (chatank) instantly. 1 maund (mann) = 639.9999897118 chittack (chatank) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Chittack (Chatank) to Maund (Mann) 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

Maund (Mann)

What is a maund (mann)?

The maund (mann) equals 40 seer, about 37.32 kilograms.

Origin of the maund (mann)

From Persian 'man' via Arabic, denoting a porter's load.

Where it is used

Bulk agricultural and commodity trade across South Asia.

When and where it was developed

British Indian maund fixed at 100 troy pounds (37.324 kg) in 1833.

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.

Maund (Mann) 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 maunds (mann) and chittacks (chatank):

1 maund = 639.9999897118 chittack
1 chittack = 0.0015625 maund

To convert maunds (mann) to chittacks (chatank), multiply the value in maunds (mann) by 639.9999897118. To reverse, multiply chittacks (chatank) by 0.0015625.

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 Maund (Mann) converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert maunds (mann) to chittacks (chatank)

  1. Write down the value in maunds (mann) (maund).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 639.9999897118.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in chittacks (chatank) (chittack).
  4. To reverse, multiply the chittack (chatank) value by 0.0015625.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 maund to chittack:
1 × 639.9999897118 = 639.9999897118 chittack

Example 2 — Convert 100 maund to chittack:
100 × 639.9999897118 = 63999.9989711761 chittack

Maund (Mann) to Chittack (Chatank) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting maunds (mann) to chittacks (chatank):

Maund (Mann) [maund]Chittack (Chatank) [chittack]
0.016.3999998971
0.163.9999989712
1639.9999897118
21279.9999794235
31919.9999691353
42559.999958847
53199.9999485588
106399.9998971176
2012799.9997942352
3019199.9996913528
4025599.9995884705
5031999.9994855881
10063999.9989711761
500319999.9948558806
1000639999.9897117612

Frequently asked questions

How many chittacks (chatank) is 1 maund (mann)?
1 maund (mann) equals 639.9999897118 chittack (chatank).
How do I convert maunds (mann) to chittacks (chatank)?
Multiply the value in maunds (mann) by 639.9999897118 to get chittacks (chatank).
How do I convert chittacks (chatank) back to maunds (mann)?
Multiply the value in chittacks (chatank) by 0.0015625, or use the Chittack (Chatank) to Maund (Mann) converter.
How many chittacks (chatank) is 100 maunds (mann)?
100 maunds (mann) equals 63999.9989711761 chittacks (chatank), because 100 × 639.9999897118 = 63999.9989711761.

Convert Maund (Mann) to other weight units

Show all Maund (Mann) conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Avoirdupois (15 units)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Indian / South Asian (5 units)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Astronomical (4 units)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Force / Engineering (5 units)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 maund = 639.9999897118 chittack) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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