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Convert Tola to Chittack (Chatank)

Convert tolas to chittacks (chatank) instantly. 1 tola = 0.1999999966 chittack (chatank) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Chittack (Chatank) to Tola 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

Indian / South Asian

Tola

What is a tola?

The tola equals 180 troy grains, about 11.6638 grams (three-eighths of a troy ounce).

Origin of the tola

From Sanskrit 'tula', meaning a balance or weighing.

Where it is used

The primary unit for gold and silver across India, Pakistan, and Nepal.

When and where it was developed

Fixed at 180 grains under British India in 1833.

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.

Tola 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 tolas and chittacks (chatank):

1 tola = 0.1999999966 chittack
1 chittack = 5.0000000857 tola

To convert tolas to chittacks (chatank), multiply the value in tolas by 0.1999999966. To reverse, multiply chittacks (chatank) by 5.0000000857.

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 Tola converter for the reverse direction.

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

  1. Write down the value in tolas (tola).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.1999999966.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in chittacks (chatank) (chittack).
  4. To reverse, multiply the chittack (chatank) value by 5.0000000857.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 tola to chittack:
1 × 0.1999999966 = 0.1999999966 chittack

Example 2 — Convert 100 tola to chittack:
100 × 0.1999999966 = 19.9999996571 chittack

Real-world example — Hardware-scale dimensions

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

10 tola × 0.1999999966 = 1.9999999657 chittack

Real-world example — Postcard and small-object dimensions

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

5 tola × 0.1999999966 = 0.9999999829 chittack

Real-world example — Ruler-scale measurements

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

30 tola × 0.1999999966 = 5.9999998971 chittack

Tola to Chittack (Chatank) conversion table

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

Tola [tola]Chittack (Chatank) [chittack]
0.010.002
0.10.0199999997
10.1999999966
20.3999999931
30.5999999897
40.7999999863
50.9999999829
101.9999999657
203.9999999314
305.9999998971
407.9999998628
509.9999998285
10019.9999996571
50099.9999982853
1000199.9999965706

Frequently asked questions

How many chittacks (chatank) is 1 tola?
1 tola equals 0.1999999966 chittack (chatank).
How do I convert tolas to chittacks (chatank)?
Multiply the value in tolas by 0.1999999966 to get chittacks (chatank).
How do I convert chittacks (chatank) back to tolas?
Multiply the value in chittacks (chatank) by 5.0000000857, or use the Chittack (Chatank) to Tola converter.
How many chittacks (chatank) is 100 tolas?
100 tolas equals 19.9999996571 chittacks (chatank), because 100 × 0.1999999966 = 19.9999996571.

Convert Tola to other weight units

Show all Tola conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Tola to Attogram (ag) Tola to Femtogram (fg) Tola to Picogram (pg) Tola to Nanogram (ng) Tola to Microgram (µg) Tola to Milligram (mg) Tola to Centigram (cg) Tola to Decigram (dg) Tola to Gram (g) Tola to Dekagram (dag) Tola to Hectogram (hg) Tola to Kilogram (kg) Tola to Quintal (metric) (q) Tola to Metric Ton (t) Tola to Gigagram (Gg) Tola to Teragram (Tg) Tola to Petagram (Pg) Tola to Exagram (Eg)
Avoirdupois (15 units)
Tola to Grain (gr) Tola to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Tola to Ounce (oz) Tola to Pound (lb) Tola to Clove (clove) Tola to Stone (US) (st) Tola to Stone (UK) (st) Tola to Quarter (US) (qr) Tola to Quarter (UK) (qr) Tola to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Tola to Hundredweight (UK) (cwt) Tola to Wey (wey) Tola to Kilopound (kip) (kip) Tola to Ton (short, US) (sh tn) Tola to Ton (long, UK) (long tn)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Tola to Point (1/100 carat) (pt) Tola to Carat (metric) (ct) Tola to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Tola to Pennyweight (dwt) Tola to Momme (mom) Tola to Mace (mace) Tola to Dram (apothecary/troy) (dr ap) Tola to Troy Ounce (oz t) Tola to Tael (tael) Tola to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (5 units)
Tola to Ratti (ratti) Tola to Masha (masha) Tola to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Tola to Seer (Ser) (seer) Tola to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Tola to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Tola to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Tola to Muon Mass (mµ) Tola to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Tola to Proton Mass (mp) Tola to Neutron Mass (mn) Tola to Deuteron Mass (md) Tola to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Tola to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Tola to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Tola to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Tola to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Tola to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Tola to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Tola to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Tola to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Tola to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Tola to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Tola to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Tola to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Tola to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Tola to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Tola to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Tola to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Tola to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Tola to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Tola to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (5 units)
Tola to Poundal (pdl) Tola to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Tola to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Tola to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl) Tola to Slug (slug)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 tola = 0.1999999966 chittack) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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