Convert Point (1/100 carat) to Mace
Convert points (1/100 carat) to maces instantly. 1 point (1/100 carat) = 0.0005291095 mace — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Mace 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.
Mace
The mace equals one-tenth of a tael, about 3.78 grams.
From the Chinese 'qian'; 'mace' is the European trade name.
Chinese and Southeast Asian gold and traditional-medicine trade.
Part of the traditional Chinese tael system.
Point (1/100 carat) to Mace 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 maces:
To convert points (1/100 carat) to maces, multiply the value in points (1/100 carat) by 0.0005291095. To reverse, multiply maces by 1889.968.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in maces updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Mace to Point (1/100 carat) converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert points (1/100 carat) to maces
- Write down the value in points (1/100 carat) (pt).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.0005291095.
- The product is the equivalent value in maces (mace).
- To reverse, multiply the mace value by 1889.968.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 pt to mace:
1 × 0.0005291095 = 0.0005291095 mace
Example 2 — Convert 100 pt to mace:
100 × 0.0005291095 = 0.0529109488 mace
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 maces is what packaging buyers do whenever they bridge US and metric supplier quotes.
4 pt × 0.0005291095 = 0.002116438 mace
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 maces aligns the value with the unit most CAD systems and material datasheets prefer.
500 pt × 0.0005291095 = 0.2645547438 mace
Point (1/100 carat) to Mace conversion table
Standard reference values for converting points (1/100 carat) to maces:
| Point (1/100 carat) [pt] | Mace [mace] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 5.291095e-6 |
| 0.1 | 5.291095e-5 |
| 1 | 0.0005291095 |
| 2 | 0.001058219 |
| 3 | 0.0015873285 |
| 4 | 0.002116438 |
| 5 | 0.0026455474 |
| 10 | 0.0052910949 |
| 20 | 0.0105821898 |
| 30 | 0.0158732846 |
| 40 | 0.0211643795 |
| 50 | 0.0264554744 |
| 100 | 0.0529109488 |
| 500 | 0.2645547438 |
| 1000 | 0.5291094876 |
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 pt = 0.0005291095 mace) 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 Astronomical Union — System of Astronomical Constants
The IAU defines astronomical units including the AU (149597870700 m exactly) light-year and parsec used in astronomy and astrophysics.