Convert Point (1/100 carat) to Chittack (Chatank)
Convert points (1/100 carat) to chittacks (chatank) instantly. 1 point (1/100 carat) = 3.429413e-5 chittack (chatank) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Chittack (Chatank) to Point (1/100 carat) converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Point (1/100 carat)
A point equals one-hundredth of a carat, or 2 milligrams.
A subdivision of the metric carat for very small stones.
The diamond trade, for sub-carat stones.
Adopted alongside the metric carat in the 20th-century gem trade.
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.
Point (1/100 carat) 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 points (1/100 carat) and chittacks (chatank):
To convert points (1/100 carat) to chittacks (chatank), multiply the value in points (1/100 carat) by 3.429413e-5. To reverse, multiply chittacks (chatank) by 29159.51.
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 Point (1/100 carat) converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert points (1/100 carat) to chittacks (chatank)
- Write down the value in points (1/100 carat) (pt).
- Multiply that value by the factor 3.429413e-5.
- The product is the equivalent value in chittacks (chatank) (chittack).
- To reverse, multiply the chittack (chatank) value by 29159.51.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 pt to chittack:
1 × 3.429413e-5 = 3.429413e-5 chittack
Example 2 — Convert 100 pt to chittack:
100 × 3.429413e-5 = 0.0034294129 chittack
Real-world example — Plastic film and laminate thickness
A 500-point (1/100 carat) 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 pt × 3.429413e-5 = 0.0171470645 chittack
Real-world example — Packaging gauge
A 4-point (1/100 carat) plastic bag thickness is a common spec for grocery and freezer bags. Converting from points (1/100 carat) to chittacks (chatank) is what packaging buyers do whenever they bridge US and metric supplier quotes.
4 pt × 3.429413e-5 = 0.0001371765 chittack
Point (1/100 carat) to Chittack (Chatank) conversion table
Standard reference values for converting points (1/100 carat) to chittacks (chatank):
| Point (1/100 carat) [pt] | Chittack (Chatank) [chittack] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 3.429413e-7 |
| 0.1 | 3.429413e-6 |
| 1 | 3.429413e-5 |
| 2 | 6.858826e-5 |
| 3 | 0.0001028824 |
| 4 | 0.0001371765 |
| 5 | 0.0001714706 |
| 10 | 0.0003429413 |
| 20 | 0.0006858826 |
| 30 | 0.0010288239 |
| 40 | 0.0013717652 |
| 50 | 0.0017147065 |
| 100 | 0.0034294129 |
| 500 | 0.0171470645 |
| 1000 | 0.0342941291 |
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 pt = 3.429413e-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)
The treaty (signed by US
- 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.