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Convert Poundal to Chittack (Chatank)

Convert poundals to chittacks (chatank) instantly. 1 poundal = 0.2415458902 chittack (chatank) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Chittack (Chatank) to Poundal 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

Force / Engineering

Poundal

What is a poundal?

The poundal (pdl) is the FPS absolute unit of force; its mass-equivalent on this scale is about 0.0141 kg.

Origin of the poundal

Defined in the foot-pound-second absolute system in the late 19th century.

Where it is used

Early 20th-century physics and engineering.

When and where it was developed

Introduced in the absolute FPS system as an alternative to gravitational units.

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.

Poundal 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 poundals and chittacks (chatank):

1 pdl = 0.2415458902 chittack
1 chittack = 4.1400000608 pdl

To convert poundals to chittacks (chatank), multiply the value in poundals by 0.2415458902. To reverse, multiply chittacks (chatank) by 4.1400000608.

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 Poundal converter for the reverse direction.

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

  1. Write down the value in poundals (pdl).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.2415458902.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in chittacks (chatank) (chittack).
  4. To reverse, multiply the chittack (chatank) value by 4.1400000608.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 pdl to chittack:
1 × 0.2415458902 = 0.2415458902 chittack

Example 2 — Convert 100 pdl to chittack:
100 × 0.2415458902 = 24.1545890174 chittack

Real-world example — Hardware-scale dimensions

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

10 pdl × 0.2415458902 = 2.4154589017 chittack

Real-world example — Postcard and small-object dimensions

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

5 pdl × 0.2415458902 = 1.2077294509 chittack

Real-world example — Ruler-scale measurements

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

30 pdl × 0.2415458902 = 7.2463767052 chittack

Poundal to Chittack (Chatank) conversion table

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

Poundal [pdl]Chittack (Chatank) [chittack]
0.010.0024154589
0.10.024154589
10.2415458902
20.4830917803
30.7246376705
40.9661835607
51.2077294509
102.4154589017
204.8309178035
307.2463767052
409.661835607
5012.0772945087
10024.1545890174
500120.7729450872
1000241.5458901744

Frequently asked questions

How many chittacks (chatank) is 1 poundal?
1 poundal equals 0.2415458902 chittack (chatank).
How do I convert poundals to chittacks (chatank)?
Multiply the value in poundals by 0.2415458902 to get chittacks (chatank).
How do I convert chittacks (chatank) back to poundals?
Multiply the value in chittacks (chatank) by 4.1400000608, or use the Chittack (Chatank) to Poundal converter.
How many chittacks (chatank) is 100 poundals?
100 poundals equals 24.1545890174 chittacks (chatank), because 100 × 0.2415458902 = 24.1545890174.

Convert Poundal to other weight units

Show all Poundal conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Poundal to Attogram (ag) Poundal to Femtogram (fg) Poundal to Picogram (pg) Poundal to Nanogram (ng) Poundal to Microgram (µg) Poundal to Milligram (mg) Poundal to Centigram (cg) Poundal to Decigram (dg) Poundal to Gram (g) Poundal to Dekagram (dag) Poundal to Hectogram (hg) Poundal to Kilogram (kg) Poundal to Quintal (metric) (q) Poundal to Metric Ton (t) Poundal to Gigagram (Gg) Poundal to Teragram (Tg) Poundal to Petagram (Pg) Poundal to Exagram (Eg)
Avoirdupois (15 units)
Poundal to Grain (gr) Poundal to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Poundal to Ounce (oz) Poundal to Pound (lb) Poundal to Clove (clove) Poundal to Stone (US) (st) Poundal to Stone (UK) (st) Poundal to Quarter (US) (qr) Poundal to Quarter (UK) (qr) Poundal to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Poundal to Hundredweight (UK) (cwt) Poundal to Wey (wey) Poundal to Kilopound (kip) (kip) Poundal to Ton (short, US) (sh tn) Poundal to Ton (long, UK) (long tn)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Poundal to Point (1/100 carat) (pt) Poundal to Carat (metric) (ct) Poundal to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Poundal to Pennyweight (dwt) Poundal to Momme (mom) Poundal to Mace (mace) Poundal to Dram (apothecary/troy) (dr ap) Poundal to Troy Ounce (oz t) Poundal to Tael (tael) Poundal to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Poundal to Ratti (ratti) Poundal to Masha (masha) Poundal to Tola (tola) Poundal to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Poundal to Seer (Ser) (seer) Poundal to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Poundal to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Poundal to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Poundal to Muon Mass (mµ) Poundal to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Poundal to Proton Mass (mp) Poundal to Neutron Mass (mn) Poundal to Deuteron Mass (md) Poundal to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Poundal to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Poundal to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Poundal to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Poundal to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Poundal to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Poundal to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Poundal to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Poundal to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Poundal to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Poundal to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Poundal to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Poundal to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Poundal to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Poundal to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Poundal to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Poundal to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Poundal to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Poundal to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Poundal to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (4 units)
Poundal to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Poundal to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Poundal to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl) Poundal to Slug (slug)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 pdl = 0.2415458902 chittack) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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