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Convert Tael to Mace

Convert taels to maces instantly. 1 tael = 10 mace — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Mace to Tael 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

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.

Troy & Apothecary

Mace

What is a mace?

The mace equals one-tenth of a tael, about 3.78 grams.

Origin of the mace

From the Chinese 'qian'; 'mace' is the European trade name.

Where it is used

Chinese and Southeast Asian gold and traditional-medicine trade.

When and where it was developed

Part of the traditional Chinese tael system.

Tael to Mace 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 maces:

1 tael = 10 mace
1 mace = 0.1 tael

To convert taels to maces, multiply the value in taels by 10. To reverse, multiply maces by 0.1.

How to use this converter

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

Step-by-step: convert taels to maces

  1. Write down the value in taels (tael).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 10.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in maces (mace).
  4. To reverse, multiply the mace value by 0.1.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 tael to mace:
1 × 10 = 10 mace

Example 2 — Convert 100 tael to mace:
100 × 10 = 1000 mace

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 maces daily when mixing metric and imperial tools.

10 tael × 10 = 100 mace

Real-world example — Postcard and small-object dimensions

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

5 tael × 10 = 50 mace

Real-world example — Ruler-scale measurements

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

30 tael × 10 = 300 mace

Tael to Mace conversion table

Standard reference values for converting taels to maces:

Tael [tael]Mace [mace]
0.010.1
0.11
110
220
330
440
550
10100
20200
30300
40400
50500
1001000
5005000
100010000

Frequently asked questions

How many maces is 1 tael?
1 tael equals 10 mace.
How do I convert taels to maces?
Multiply the value in taels by 10 to get maces.
How do I convert maces back to taels?
Multiply the value in maces by 0.1, or use the Mace to Tael converter.
How many maces is 100 taels?
100 taels equals 1000 maces, because 100 × 10 = 1000.

Convert Tael to other weight units

Show all Tael conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Avoirdupois (15 units)
Troy & Apothecary (9 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 tael = 10 mace) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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