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Convert Wey to Mace

Convert weys to maces instantly. 1 wey = 30240.0033333898 mace — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Mace to Wey 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

Avoirdupois

Wey

What is a wey?

The wey was an English bulk weight, here taken as 252 pounds (about 114.3 kg).

Origin of the wey

From Old English 'waege', a weighing or balance.

Where it is used

Obsolete English unit for wool, cheese, and salt.

When and where it was developed

Used in medieval and early-modern English trade.

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.

Wey 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 weys and maces:

1 wey = 30240.0033333898 mace
1 mace = 3.306878e-5 wey

To convert weys to maces, multiply the value in weys by 30240.0033333898. To reverse, multiply maces by 3.306878e-5.

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 Wey converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert weys to maces

  1. Write down the value in weys (wey).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 30240.0033333898.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in maces (mace).
  4. To reverse, multiply the mace value by 3.306878e-5.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 wey to mace:
1 × 30240.0033333898 = 30240.0033333898 mace

Example 2 — Convert 100 wey to mace:
100 × 30240.0033333898 = 3024000.3333389773 mace

Wey to Mace conversion table

Standard reference values for converting weys to maces:

Wey [wey]Mace [mace]
0.01302.4000333339
0.13024.000333339
130240.0033333898
260480.0066667795
390720.0100001693
4120960.0133335591
5151200.0166669489
10302400.0333338977
20604800.0666677954
30907200.1000016932
401209600.1333355908
501512000.1666694887
1003024000.3333389773
5001.512e+7
10003.024e+7

Frequently asked questions

How many maces is 1 wey?
1 wey equals 30240.0033333898 mace.
How do I convert weys to maces?
Multiply the value in weys by 30240.0033333898 to get maces.
How do I convert maces back to weys?
Multiply the value in maces by 3.306878e-5, or use the Mace to Wey converter.
How many maces is 100 weys?
100 weys equals 3024000.3333389773 maces, because 100 × 30240.0033333898 = 3024000.3333389773.

Convert Wey to other weight units

Show all Wey conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Avoirdupois (14 units)
Troy & Apothecary (10 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 wey = 30240.0033333898 mace) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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