Convert Scruple (apothecary) to Chittack (Chatank)
Convert scruples (apothecary) to chittacks (chatank) instantly. 1 scruple (apothecary) = 0.0222222218 chittack (chatank) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Chittack (Chatank) to Scruple (apothecary) converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Scruple (apothecary)
The apothecary scruple equals 20 grains, about 1.296 grams.
From Latin 'scrupulus', a small sharp pebble used as a tiny weight.
Historical apothecary dosing of powders.
Part of the apothecaries' system used through the 19th century.
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.
Scruple (apothecary) 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 scruples (apothecary) and chittacks (chatank):
To convert scruples (apothecary) to chittacks (chatank), multiply the value in scruples (apothecary) by 0.0222222218. To reverse, multiply chittacks (chatank) by 45.0000007716.
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 Scruple (apothecary) converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert scruples (apothecary) to chittacks (chatank)
- Write down the value in scruples (apothecary) (s ap).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.0222222218.
- The product is the equivalent value in chittacks (chatank) (chittack).
- To reverse, multiply the chittack (chatank) value by 45.0000007716.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 s ap to chittack:
1 × 0.0222222218 = 0.0222222218 chittack
Example 2 — Convert 100 s ap to chittack:
100 × 0.0222222218 = 2.2222221841 chittack
Real-world example — Postcard and small-object dimensions
A postcard is about 5 scruples (apothecary) wide. Converting to chittacks (chatank) is essential for international postal addressing forms that ask for dimensions in different units across countries.
5 s ap × 0.0222222218 = 0.1111111092 chittack
Real-world example — Ruler-scale measurements
A 30-scruple (apothecary) school ruler converts cleanly to chittacks (chatank) — useful when buying a desk accessory from a retailer whose product specs use a different unit.
30 s ap × 0.0222222218 = 0.6666666552 chittack
Real-world example — Hardware-scale dimensions
A 10-scruple (apothecary) fastener or component is about as long as a thumbnail. Mechanics and DIY enthusiasts convert between scruples (apothecary) and chittacks (chatank) daily when mixing metric and imperial tools.
10 s ap × 0.0222222218 = 0.2222222184 chittack
Scruple (apothecary) to Chittack (Chatank) conversion table
Standard reference values for converting scruples (apothecary) to chittacks (chatank):
| Scruple (apothecary) [s ap] | Chittack (Chatank) [chittack] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0002222222 |
| 0.1 | 0.0022222222 |
| 1 | 0.0222222218 |
| 2 | 0.0444444437 |
| 3 | 0.0666666655 |
| 4 | 0.0888888874 |
| 5 | 0.1111111092 |
| 10 | 0.2222222184 |
| 20 | 0.4444444368 |
| 30 | 0.6666666552 |
| 40 | 0.8888888736 |
| 50 | 1.1111110921 |
| 100 | 2.2222221841 |
| 500 | 11.1111109206 |
| 1000 | 22.2222218412 |
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 s ap = 0.0222222218 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.