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Convert Point (1/100 carat) to Tael

Convert points (1/100 carat) to taels instantly. 1 point (1/100 carat) = 5.291095e-5 tael — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Tael to Point (1/100 carat) 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

Point (1/100 carat)

What is a point (1/100 carat)?

A point equals one-hundredth of a carat, or 2 milligrams.

Origin of the point (1/100 carat)

A subdivision of the metric carat for very small stones.

Where it is used

The diamond trade, for sub-carat stones.

When and where it was developed

Adopted alongside the metric carat in the 20th-century gem trade.

Troy & Apothecary

Tael

What is a tael?

The tael equals about 37.8 grams (ten mace).

Origin of the tael

From Malay 'tahil'; the Chinese unit is the 'liang'.

Where it is used

East Asian precious-metal and traditional-medicine commerce.

When and where it was developed

A long-standing East Asian trade weight, with regional variants.

Point (1/100 carat) to Tael 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 taels:

1 pt = 5.291095e-5 tael
1 tael = 18899.68 pt

To convert points (1/100 carat) to taels, multiply the value in points (1/100 carat) by 5.291095e-5. To reverse, multiply taels by 18899.68.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in taels updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Tael to Point (1/100 carat) converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert points (1/100 carat) to taels

  1. Write down the value in points (1/100 carat) (pt).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 5.291095e-5.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in taels (tael).
  4. To reverse, multiply the tael value by 18899.68.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 pt to tael:
1 × 5.291095e-5 = 5.291095e-5 tael

Example 2 — Convert 100 pt to tael:
100 × 5.291095e-5 = 0.0052910949 tael

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 taels aligns the value with the unit most CAD systems and material datasheets prefer.

500 pt × 5.291095e-5 = 0.0264554744 tael

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 taels is what packaging buyers do whenever they bridge US and metric supplier quotes.

4 pt × 5.291095e-5 = 0.0002116438 tael

Point (1/100 carat) to Tael conversion table

Standard reference values for converting points (1/100 carat) to taels:

Point (1/100 carat) [pt]Tael [tael]
0.015.291095e-7
0.15.291095e-6
15.291095e-5
20.0001058219
30.0001587328
40.0002116438
50.0002645547
100.0005291095
200.001058219
300.0015873285
400.002116438
500.0026455474
1000.0052910949
5000.0264554744
10000.0529109488

Frequently asked questions

How many taels is 1 point (1/100 carat)?
1 point (1/100 carat) equals 5.291095e-5 tael.
How do I convert points (1/100 carat) to taels?
Multiply the value in points (1/100 carat) by 5.291095e-5 to get taels.
How do I convert taels back to points (1/100 carat)?
Multiply the value in taels by 18899.68, or use the Tael to Point (1/100 carat) converter.
How many taels is 100 points (1/100 carat)?
100 points (1/100 carat) equals 0.0052910949 taels, because 100 × 5.291095e-5 = 0.0052910949.

Convert Point (1/100 carat) to other weight units

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

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 pt = 5.291095e-5 tael) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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