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Convert Ratti to Centigram

Convert rattis to centigrams instantly. 1 ratti = 12.15 centigram — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Centigram to Ratti 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

Indian / South Asian

Ratti

What is a ratti?

The ratti equals about 0.1215 gram, the smallest traditional South Asian weight.

Origin of the ratti

Based on the seed of the Gunja plant (Abrus precatorius), or 'raktika' in Sanskrit.

Where it is used

Gemstones and gold in Indian and South Asian jewelry.

When and where it was developed

One of the oldest weight units of the Indian subcontinent, later standardized.

Metric / SI

Centigram

What is a centigram?

A centigram (cg) equals 0.00001 kilogram, or 0.01 gram.

Origin of the centigram

From the SI prefix 'centi-' (from Latin 'centum', hundred).

Where it is used

Used in pharmacology and analytical chemistry.

When and where it was developed

Part of the original metric system of 1795.

Ratti to Centigram 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 rattis and centigrams:

1 ratti = 12.15 cg
1 cg = 0.0823045267 ratti

To convert rattis to centigrams, multiply the value in rattis by 12.15. To reverse, multiply centigrams by 0.0823045267.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in centigrams updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Centigram to Ratti converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert rattis to centigrams

  1. Write down the value in rattis (ratti).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 12.15.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in centigrams (cg).
  4. To reverse, multiply the centigram value by 0.0823045267.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 ratti to cg:
1 × 12.15 = 12.15 cg

Example 2 — Convert 100 ratti to cg:
100 × 12.15 = 1215 cg

Real-world example — Hair-width scale measurements

A 70-ratti measurement (about the diameter of a human hair) is the kind of value materials engineers regularly express in adjacent micro-scale units like centigrams for direct comparison across supplier datasheets.

70 ratti × 12.15 = 850.5 cg

Real-world example — Paper and film thicknesses

At the thickness of office paper (roughly 3 rattis), converting between sub-millimeter units is routine for packaging and printing buyers comparing quotes from metric and US suppliers.

3 ratti × 12.15 = 36.45 cg

Real-world example — Plastic-film thickness alternates

A 150-ratti plastic film converts cleanly to centigrams — useful for packaging buyers reconciling supplier datasheets across metric and US measurement systems.

150 ratti × 12.15 = 1822.5 cg

Ratti to Centigram conversion table

Standard reference values for converting rattis to centigrams:

Ratti [ratti]Centigram [cg]
0.010.1215
0.11.215
112.15
224.3
336.45
448.6
560.75
10121.5
20243
30364.5
40486
50607.5
1001215
5006075
100012150

Frequently asked questions

How many centigrams is 1 ratti?
1 ratti equals 12.15 centigram.
How do I convert rattis to centigrams?
Multiply the value in rattis by 12.15 to get centigrams.
How do I convert centigrams back to rattis?
Multiply the value in centigrams by 0.0823045267, or use the Centigram to Ratti converter.
How many centigrams is 100 rattis?
100 rattis equals 1215 centigrams, because 100 × 12.15 = 1215.

Convert Ratti to other weight units

Show all Ratti conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Avoirdupois (15 units)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Indian / South Asian (5 units)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Astronomical (4 units)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Force / Engineering (5 units)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 ratti = 12.15 cg) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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