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Convert Mina (Biblical Greek) to Chittack (Chatank)

Convert minas (biblical greek) to chittacks (chatank) instantly. 1 mina (biblical greek) = 5.8300019445 chittack (chatank) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Chittack (Chatank) to Mina (Biblical Greek) 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

Biblical / Ancient

Mina (Biblical Greek)

What is a mina (biblical greek)?

The Greek mina was about 0.34 kg, one-sixtieth of a talent (100 drachmae).

Origin of the mina (biblical greek)

Adopted from Near-Eastern metrology into the Greek system.

Where it is used

Hellenistic and New Testament commerce.

When and where it was developed

A standard sub-unit of the Greek talent.

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.

Mina (Biblical Greek) 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 minas (biblical greek) and chittacks (chatank):

1 mina = 5.8300019445 chittack
1 chittack = 0.1715265294 mina

To convert minas (biblical greek) to chittacks (chatank), multiply the value in minas (biblical greek) by 5.8300019445. To reverse, multiply chittacks (chatank) by 0.1715265294.

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 Mina (Biblical Greek) converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert minas (biblical greek) to chittacks (chatank)

  1. Write down the value in minas (biblical greek) (mina).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 5.8300019445.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in chittacks (chatank) (chittack).
  4. To reverse, multiply the chittack (chatank) value by 0.1715265294.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 mina to chittack:
1 × 5.8300019445 = 5.8300019445 chittack

Example 2 — Convert 100 mina to chittack:
100 × 5.8300019445 = 583.0001944477 chittack

Real-world example — Pet and accessory dimensions

A 3-mina (biblical greek) dog leash equals a tidy round value in chittacks (chatank). Pet-supply shopping frequently mixes the two units across product specifications.

3 mina × 5.8300019445 = 17.4900058334 chittack

Real-world example — Fabric and tailoring

One mina (biblical greek) of fabric converts to a value in chittacks (chatank) commonly used for seam allowances. Garment patterns frequently switch between the two units on a single instruction sheet.

1 mina × 5.8300019445 = 5.8300019445 chittack

Real-world example — Body height conversion (reverse direction)

You measure 1.75 minas (biblical greek) tall and need to fill in a gym membership form or medical record that asks for height in chittacks (chatank). This is the most-used everyday length conversion in metric-using countries.

1.75 mina × 5.8300019445 = 10.2025034028 chittack

Mina (Biblical Greek) to Chittack (Chatank) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting minas (biblical greek) to chittacks (chatank):

Mina (Biblical Greek) [mina]Chittack (Chatank) [chittack]
0.010.0583000194
0.10.5830001944
15.8300019445
211.660003889
317.4900058334
423.3200077779
529.1500097224
1058.3000194448
20116.6000388895
30174.9000583343
40233.2000777791
50291.5000972239
100583.0001944477
5002915.0009722386
10005830.0019444771

Frequently asked questions

How many chittacks (chatank) is 1 mina (biblical greek)?
1 mina (biblical greek) equals 5.8300019445 chittack (chatank).
How do I convert minas (biblical greek) to chittacks (chatank)?
Multiply the value in minas (biblical greek) by 5.8300019445 to get chittacks (chatank).
How do I convert chittacks (chatank) back to minas (biblical greek)?
Multiply the value in chittacks (chatank) by 0.1715265294, or use the Chittack (Chatank) to Mina (Biblical Greek) converter.
How many chittacks (chatank) is 100 minas (biblical greek)?
100 minas (biblical greek) equals 583.0001944477 chittacks (chatank), because 100 × 5.8300019445 = 583.0001944477.

Convert Mina (Biblical Greek) to other weight units

Show all Mina (Biblical Greek) conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Mina (Biblical Greek) to Attogram (ag) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Femtogram (fg) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Picogram (pg) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Nanogram (ng) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Microgram (µg) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Milligram (mg) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Centigram (cg) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Decigram (dg) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Gram (g) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Dekagram (dag) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Hectogram (hg) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Kilogram (kg) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Quintal (metric) (q) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Metric Ton (t) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Gigagram (Gg) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Teragram (Tg) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Petagram (Pg) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Exagram (Eg)
Avoirdupois (15 units)
Mina (Biblical Greek) to Grain (gr) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Ounce (oz) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Pound (lb) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Clove (clove) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Stone (US) (st) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Stone (UK) (st) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Quarter (US) (qr) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Quarter (UK) (qr) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Hundredweight (UK) (cwt) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Wey (wey) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Kilopound (kip) (kip) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Ton (short, US) (sh tn) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Ton (long, UK) (long tn)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Mina (Biblical Greek) to Point (1/100 carat) (pt) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Carat (metric) (ct) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Pennyweight (dwt) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Momme (mom) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Mace (mace) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Dram (apothecary/troy) (dr ap) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Troy Ounce (oz t) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Tael (tael) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Mina (Biblical Greek) to Ratti (ratti) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Masha (masha) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Tola (tola) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Seer (Ser) (seer) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Mina (Biblical Greek) to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Mina (Biblical Greek) to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Muon Mass (mµ) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Proton Mass (mp) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Neutron Mass (mn) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Deuteron Mass (md) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Mina (Biblical Greek) to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (13 units)
Mina (Biblical Greek) to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (5 units)
Mina (Biblical Greek) to Poundal (pdl) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Slug (slug)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 mina = 5.8300019445 chittack) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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