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Convert Quarter (UK) to Chittack (Chatank)

Convert quarters (uk) to chittacks (chatank) instantly. 1 quarter (uk) = 217.7777740435 chittack (chatank) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Chittack (Chatank) to Quarter (UK) 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

Avoirdupois

Quarter (UK)

What is a quarter (uk)?

The UK quarter equals one-fourth of a long hundredweight, 28 pounds (about 12.7 kg).

Origin of the quarter (uk)

A 'quarter' of the hundredweight in the British imperial system.

Where it is used

Historical British trade in coal, grain, and agricultural goods.

When and where it was developed

Defined within the imperial hundredweight 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.

Quarter (UK) 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 quarters (uk) and chittacks (chatank):

1 qr = 217.7777740435 chittack
1 chittack = 0.0045918368 qr

To convert quarters (uk) to chittacks (chatank), multiply the value in quarters (uk) by 217.7777740435. To reverse, multiply chittacks (chatank) by 0.0045918368.

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 Quarter (UK) converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert quarters (uk) to chittacks (chatank)

  1. Write down the value in quarters (uk) (qr).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 217.7777740435.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in chittacks (chatank) (chittack).
  4. To reverse, multiply the chittack (chatank) value by 0.0045918368.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 qr to chittack:
1 × 217.7777740435 = 217.7777740435 chittack

Example 2 — Convert 100 qr to chittack:
100 × 217.7777740435 = 21777.7774043528 chittack

Quarter (UK) to Chittack (Chatank) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting quarters (uk) to chittacks (chatank):

Quarter (UK) [qr]Chittack (Chatank) [chittack]
0.012.1777777404
0.121.7777774044
1217.7777740435
2435.5555480871
3653.3333221306
4871.1110961741
51088.8888702176
102177.7777404353
204355.5554808706
306533.3332213058
408711.1109617411
5010888.8887021764
10021777.7774043528
500108888.8870217641
1000217777.7740435282

Frequently asked questions

How many chittacks (chatank) is 1 quarter (uk)?
1 quarter (uk) equals 217.7777740435 chittack (chatank).
How do I convert quarters (uk) to chittacks (chatank)?
Multiply the value in quarters (uk) by 217.7777740435 to get chittacks (chatank).
How do I convert chittacks (chatank) back to quarters (uk)?
Multiply the value in chittacks (chatank) by 0.0045918368, or use the Chittack (Chatank) to Quarter (UK) converter.
How many chittacks (chatank) is 100 quarters (uk)?
100 quarters (uk) equals 21777.7774043528 chittacks (chatank), because 100 × 217.7777740435 = 21777.7774043528.

Convert Quarter (UK) to other weight units

Show all Quarter (UK) conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Avoirdupois (14 units)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Astronomical (4 units)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Force / Engineering (5 units)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 qr = 217.7777740435 chittack) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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