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Convert Tael to Chittack (Chatank)

Convert taels to chittacks (chatank) instantly. 1 tael = 0.6481480656 chittack (chatank) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Chittack (Chatank) to Tael converter for the reverse conversion.

Written by Sunith Babu L, Ph.D., Lead Engineer Reviewed by Dr. Ashok Kumar K, Ph.D.
Mass and Weight category 2 min read Published Last reviewed Updated

Units explained

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.

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.

Tael 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 taels and chittacks (chatank):

1 tael = 0.6481480656 chittack
1 chittack = 1.5428573394 tael

To convert taels to chittacks (chatank), multiply the value in taels by 0.6481480656. To reverse, multiply chittacks (chatank) by 1.5428573394.

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 Tael converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert taels to chittacks (chatank)

  1. Write down the value in taels (tael).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.6481480656.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in chittacks (chatank) (chittack).
  4. To reverse, multiply the chittack (chatank) value by 1.5428573394.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 tael to chittack:
1 × 0.6481480656 = 0.6481480656 chittack

Example 2 — Convert 100 tael to chittack:
100 × 0.6481480656 = 64.8148065588 chittack

Real-world example — Ruler-scale measurements

A 30-tael school ruler converts cleanly to chittacks (chatank) — useful when buying a desk accessory from a retailer whose product specs use a different unit.

30 tael × 0.6481480656 = 19.4444419676 chittack

Real-world example — Hardware-scale dimensions

A 10-tael fastener or component is about as long as a thumbnail. Mechanics and DIY enthusiasts convert between taels and chittacks (chatank) daily when mixing metric and imperial tools.

10 tael × 0.6481480656 = 6.4814806559 chittack

Real-world example — Postcard and small-object dimensions

A postcard is about 5 taels wide. Converting to chittacks (chatank) is essential for international postal addressing forms that ask for dimensions in different units across countries.

5 tael × 0.6481480656 = 3.2407403279 chittack

Tael to Chittack (Chatank) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting taels to chittacks (chatank):

Tael [tael]Chittack (Chatank) [chittack]
0.010.0064814807
0.10.0648148066
10.6481480656
21.2962961312
31.9444441968
42.5925922624
53.2407403279
106.4814806559
2012.9629613118
3019.4444419676
4025.9259226235
5032.4074032794
10064.8148065588
500324.0740327941
1000648.1480655882

Frequently asked questions

How many chittacks (chatank) is 1 tael?
1 tael equals 0.6481480656 chittack (chatank).
How do I convert taels to chittacks (chatank)?
Multiply the value in taels by 0.6481480656 to get chittacks (chatank).
How do I convert chittacks (chatank) back to taels?
Multiply the value in chittacks (chatank) by 1.5428573394, or use the Chittack (Chatank) to Tael converter.
How many chittacks (chatank) is 100 taels?
100 taels equals 64.8148065588 chittacks (chatank), because 100 × 0.6481480656 = 64.8148065588.

Convert Tael to other weight units

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

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 tael = 0.6481480656 chittack) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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