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Convert Tael to Point (1/100 carat)

Convert taels to points (1/100 carat) instantly. 1 tael = 18899.68 point (1/100 carat) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Point (1/100 carat) 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.

Troy & Apothecary

Point (1/100 carat)

What is a point (1/100 carat)?

A point equals one-hundredth of a carat, or 2 milligrams.

Origin of the point (1/100 carat)

A subdivision of the metric carat for very small stones.

Where it is used

The diamond trade, for sub-carat stones.

When and where it was developed

Adopted alongside the metric carat in the 20th-century gem trade.

Tael to Point (1/100 carat) 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 points (1/100 carat):

1 tael = 18899.68 pt
1 pt = 5.291095e-5 tael

To convert taels to points (1/100 carat), multiply the value in taels by 18899.68. To reverse, multiply points (1/100 carat) by 5.291095e-5.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in points (1/100 carat) updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Point (1/100 carat) to Tael converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert taels to points (1/100 carat)

  1. Write down the value in taels (tael).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 18899.68.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in points (1/100 carat) (pt).
  4. To reverse, multiply the point (1/100 carat) value by 5.291095e-5.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 tael to pt:
1 × 18899.68 = 18899.68 pt

Example 2 — Convert 100 tael to pt:
100 × 18899.68 = 1889968 pt

Real-world example — Adjacent metric sub-units

One tael equals 1,000 points (1/100 carat). Engineers move between these scales constantly: PCB feature sizes in the larger unit, wire-bond diameters in the smaller.

1 tael × 18899.68 = 18899.68 pt

Real-world example — Adjacent small-scale precision

One tael equals 1,000 points (1/100 carat) — the standard sub-millimeter precision conversion that materials engineers use whenever they switch between bulk material thickness specs (larger unit) and surface-finish characteristics (smaller unit).

1 tael × 18899.68 = 18899.68 pt

Tael to Point (1/100 carat) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting taels to points (1/100 carat):

Tael [tael]Point (1/100 carat) [pt]
0.01188.9968
0.11889.968
118899.68
237799.36
356699.04
475598.72
594498.4
10188996.8
20377993.6
30566990.4
40755987.2
50944984
1001889968
5009449840
10001.889968e+7

Frequently asked questions

How many points (1/100 carat) is 1 tael?
1 tael equals 18899.68 point (1/100 carat).
How do I convert taels to points (1/100 carat)?
Multiply the value in taels by 18899.68 to get points (1/100 carat).
How do I convert points (1/100 carat) back to taels?
Multiply the value in points (1/100 carat) by 5.291095e-5, or use the Point (1/100 carat) to Tael converter.
How many points (1/100 carat) is 100 taels?
100 taels equals 1889968 points (1/100 carat), because 100 × 18899.68 = 1889968.

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 = 18899.68 pt) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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