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Convert Mina (Biblical Hebrew) to Chittack (Chatank)

Convert minas (biblical hebrew) to chittacks (chatank) instantly. 1 mina (biblical hebrew) = 9.7738267893 chittack (chatank) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Chittack (Chatank) to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) 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 Hebrew)

What is a mina (biblical hebrew)?

The Hebrew mina was about 0.57 kg, one-sixtieth of a talent.

Origin of the mina (biblical hebrew)

A Mesopotamian-derived weight adopted in Hebrew metrology.

Where it is used

Ancient Near-Eastern monetary and commodity weighing.

When and where it was developed

Part of the ancient Israelite weight system.

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 Hebrew) 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 hebrew) and chittacks (chatank):

1 mina = 9.7738267893 chittack
1 chittack = 0.1023140702 mina

To convert minas (biblical hebrew) to chittacks (chatank), multiply the value in minas (biblical hebrew) by 9.7738267893. To reverse, multiply chittacks (chatank) by 0.1023140702.

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 Hebrew) converter for the reverse direction.

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

  1. Write down the value in minas (biblical hebrew) (mina).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 9.7738267893.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in chittacks (chatank) (chittack).
  4. To reverse, multiply the chittack (chatank) value by 0.1023140702.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 mina to chittack:
1 × 9.7738267893 = 9.7738267893 chittack

Example 2 — Convert 100 mina to chittack:
100 × 9.7738267893 = 977.382678927 chittack

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

You measure 1.75 minas (biblical hebrew) 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 × 9.7738267893 = 17.1041968812 chittack

Real-world example — Pet and accessory dimensions

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

3 mina × 9.7738267893 = 29.3214803678 chittack

Real-world example — Fabric and tailoring

One mina (biblical hebrew) 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 × 9.7738267893 = 9.7738267893 chittack

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

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

Mina (Biblical Hebrew) [mina]Chittack (Chatank) [chittack]
0.010.0977382679
0.10.9773826789
19.7738267893
219.5476535785
329.3214803678
439.0953071571
548.8691339464
1097.7382678927
20195.4765357854
30293.2148036781
40390.9530715708
50488.6913394635
100977.382678927
5004886.9133946352
10009773.8267892705

Frequently asked questions

How many chittacks (chatank) is 1 mina (biblical hebrew)?
1 mina (biblical hebrew) equals 9.7738267893 chittack (chatank).
How do I convert minas (biblical hebrew) to chittacks (chatank)?
Multiply the value in minas (biblical hebrew) by 9.7738267893 to get chittacks (chatank).
How do I convert chittacks (chatank) back to minas (biblical hebrew)?
Multiply the value in chittacks (chatank) by 0.1023140702, or use the Chittack (Chatank) to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) converter.
How many chittacks (chatank) is 100 minas (biblical hebrew)?
100 minas (biblical hebrew) equals 977.382678927 chittacks (chatank), because 100 × 9.7738267893 = 977.382678927.

Convert Mina (Biblical Hebrew) to other weight units

Show all Mina (Biblical Hebrew) conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Avoirdupois (15 units)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Astronomical (4 units)
Biblical / Ancient (13 units)
Force / Engineering (5 units)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 mina = 9.7738267893 chittack) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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