Convert Milligram to Chittack (Chatank)
Convert milligrams to chittacks (chatank) instantly. 1 milligram = 1.714706e-5 chittack (chatank) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Chittack (Chatank) to Milligram converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Milligram
A milligram (mg) equals one-millionth of a kilogram, or 0.001 gram.
From the SI prefix 'milli-' (from Latin 'mille', thousand).
Standard for medicine dosing, nutrition labels, and fine jewelry.
Part of the original metric system of 1795.
Chittack (Chatank)
The chittack (chatank) equals one-sixteenth of a seer, about 58.3 grams.
A traditional South Asian unit in the seer-based system.
Historical grocery and provisions weighing in India and Bangladesh.
Part of the pre-metric South Asian weight system.
Milligram 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 milligrams and chittacks (chatank):
To convert milligrams to chittacks (chatank), multiply the value in milligrams by 1.714706e-5. To reverse, multiply chittacks (chatank) by 58319.02.
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 Milligram converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert milligrams to chittacks (chatank)
- Write down the value in milligrams (mg).
- Multiply that value by the factor 1.714706e-5.
- The product is the equivalent value in chittacks (chatank) (chittack).
- To reverse, multiply the chittack (chatank) value by 58319.02.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 mg to chittack:
1 × 1.714706e-5 = 1.714706e-5 chittack
Example 2 — Convert 100 mg to chittack:
100 × 1.714706e-5 = 0.0017147065 chittack
Real-world example — Plastic film and laminate thickness
A 500-milligram 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 mg × 1.714706e-5 = 0.0085735323 chittack
Real-world example — Packaging gauge
A 4-milligram plastic bag thickness is a common spec for grocery and freezer bags. Converting from milligrams to chittacks (chatank) is what packaging buyers do whenever they bridge US and metric supplier quotes.
4 mg × 1.714706e-5 = 6.858826e-5 chittack
Milligram to Chittack (Chatank) conversion table
Standard reference values for converting milligrams to chittacks (chatank):
| Milligram [mg] | Chittack (Chatank) [chittack] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 1.714706e-7 |
| 0.1 | 1.714706e-6 |
| 1 | 1.714706e-5 |
| 2 | 3.429413e-5 |
| 3 | 5.144119e-5 |
| 4 | 6.858826e-5 |
| 5 | 8.573532e-5 |
| 10 | 0.0001714706 |
| 20 | 0.0003429413 |
| 30 | 0.0005144119 |
| 40 | 0.0006858826 |
| 50 | 0.0008573532 |
| 100 | 0.0017147065 |
| 500 | 0.0085735323 |
| 1000 | 0.0171470645 |
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 mg = 1.714706e-5 chittack) 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)
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- International Hydrographic Organization — Resolution on the Nautical Mile
International authority that standardised the nautical mile at exactly 1852 m in 1929 — the value adopted worldwide for sea and air navigation.