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Convert Momme to Chittack (Chatank)

Convert mommes to chittacks (chatank) instantly. 1 momme = 0.064301492 chittack (chatank) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Chittack (Chatank) to Momme 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

Troy & Apothecary

Momme

What is a momme?

The momme (mom) equals 3.75 grams.

Origin of the momme

A traditional Japanese mass unit (Japanese 'monme').

Where it is used

Pearls, and as the standard weight grade for silk fabric.

When and where it was developed

Part of the traditional Japanese shakkanho 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.

Momme 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 mommes and chittacks (chatank):

1 mom = 0.064301492 chittack
1 chittack = 15.5517386667 mom

To convert mommes to chittacks (chatank), multiply the value in mommes by 0.064301492. To reverse, multiply chittacks (chatank) by 15.5517386667.

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 Momme converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert mommes to chittacks (chatank)

  1. Write down the value in mommes (mom).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.064301492.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in chittacks (chatank) (chittack).
  4. To reverse, multiply the chittack (chatank) value by 15.5517386667.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 mom to chittack:
1 × 0.064301492 = 0.064301492 chittack

Example 2 — Convert 100 mom to chittack:
100 × 0.064301492 = 6.4301492035 chittack

Real-world example — Ruler-scale measurements

A 30-momme school ruler converts cleanly to chittacks (chatank) — useful when buying a desk accessory from a retailer whose product specs use a different unit.

30 mom × 0.064301492 = 1.929044761 chittack

Real-world example — Hardware-scale dimensions

A 10-momme fastener or component is about as long as a thumbnail. Mechanics and DIY enthusiasts convert between mommes and chittacks (chatank) daily when mixing metric and imperial tools.

10 mom × 0.064301492 = 0.6430149203 chittack

Real-world example — Postcard and small-object dimensions

A postcard is about 5 mommes wide. Converting to chittacks (chatank) is essential for international postal addressing forms that ask for dimensions in different units across countries.

5 mom × 0.064301492 = 0.3215074602 chittack

Momme to Chittack (Chatank) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting mommes to chittacks (chatank):

Momme [mom]Chittack (Chatank) [chittack]
0.010.0006430149
0.10.0064301492
10.064301492
20.1286029841
30.1929044761
40.2572059681
50.3215074602
100.6430149203
201.2860298407
301.929044761
402.5720596814
503.2150746017
1006.4301492035
50032.1507460173
100064.3014920347

Frequently asked questions

How many chittacks (chatank) is 1 momme?
1 momme equals 0.064301492 chittack (chatank).
How do I convert mommes to chittacks (chatank)?
Multiply the value in mommes by 0.064301492 to get chittacks (chatank).
How do I convert chittacks (chatank) back to mommes?
Multiply the value in chittacks (chatank) by 15.5517386667, or use the Chittack (Chatank) to Momme converter.
How many chittacks (chatank) is 100 mommes?
100 mommes equals 6.4301492035 chittacks (chatank), because 100 × 0.064301492 = 6.4301492035.

Convert Momme to other weight units

Show all Momme conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Momme to Attogram (ag) Momme to Femtogram (fg) Momme to Picogram (pg) Momme to Nanogram (ng) Momme to Microgram (µg) Momme to Milligram (mg) Momme to Centigram (cg) Momme to Decigram (dg) Momme to Gram (g) Momme to Dekagram (dag) Momme to Hectogram (hg) Momme to Kilogram (kg) Momme to Quintal (metric) (q) Momme to Metric Ton (t) Momme to Gigagram (Gg) Momme to Teragram (Tg) Momme to Petagram (Pg) Momme to Exagram (Eg)
Avoirdupois (15 units)
Momme to Grain (gr) Momme to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Momme to Ounce (oz) Momme to Pound (lb) Momme to Clove (clove) Momme to Stone (US) (st) Momme to Stone (UK) (st) Momme to Quarter (US) (qr) Momme to Quarter (UK) (qr) Momme to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Momme to Hundredweight (UK) (cwt) Momme to Wey (wey) Momme to Kilopound (kip) (kip) Momme to Ton (short, US) (sh tn) Momme to Ton (long, UK) (long tn)
Troy & Apothecary (9 units)
Momme to Point (1/100 carat) (pt) Momme to Carat (metric) (ct) Momme to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Momme to Pennyweight (dwt) Momme to Mace (mace) Momme to Dram (apothecary/troy) (dr ap) Momme to Troy Ounce (oz t) Momme to Tael (tael) Momme to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Momme to Ratti (ratti) Momme to Masha (masha) Momme to Tola (tola) Momme to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Momme to Seer (Ser) (seer) Momme to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Momme to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Momme to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Momme to Muon Mass (mµ) Momme to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Momme to Proton Mass (mp) Momme to Neutron Mass (mn) Momme to Deuteron Mass (md) Momme to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Momme to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Momme to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Momme to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Momme to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Momme to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Momme to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Momme to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Momme to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Momme to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Momme to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Momme to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Momme to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Momme to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Momme to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Momme to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Momme to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Momme to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Momme to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Momme to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (5 units)
Momme to Poundal (pdl) Momme to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Momme to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Momme to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl) Momme to Slug (slug)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 mom = 0.064301492 chittack) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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