Convert Chittack (Chatank) to Kilogram
Convert chittacks (chatank) to kilograms instantly. 1 chittack (chatank) = 0.05831902 kilogram — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Kilogram to Chittack (Chatank) converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Chittack (Chatank)
The chittack (chatank) equals one-sixteenth of a seer, about 58.3 grams.
A traditional South Asian unit in the seer-based system.
Historical grocery and provisions weighing in India and Bangladesh.
Part of the pre-metric South Asian weight system.
Kilogram
The kilogram (kg) is the SI base unit of mass, defined by fixing the Planck constant h at 6.62607015E-34 J s.
From Greek 'khilioi' (thousand) plus 'gramma' (small weight).
The worldwide base unit of mass in science, commerce, and everyday life.
Adopted in 1795; redefined through the Planck constant on 20 May 2019.
Chittack (Chatank) to Kilogram 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 chittacks (chatank) and kilograms:
To convert chittacks (chatank) to kilograms, multiply the value in chittacks (chatank) by 0.05831902. To reverse, multiply kilograms by 17.1470645426.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in kilograms updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Kilogram to Chittack (Chatank) converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert chittacks (chatank) to kilograms
- Write down the value in chittacks (chatank) (chittack).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.05831902.
- The product is the equivalent value in kilograms (kg).
- To reverse, multiply the kilogram value by 17.1470645426.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 chittack to kg:
1 × 0.05831902 = 0.05831902 kg
Example 2 — Convert 100 chittack to kg:
100 × 0.05831902 = 5.831902 kg
Real-world example — Children's height milestones
A 150-chittack (chatank)-tall child measures a value in kilograms that's commonly used for theme-park ride height requirements when travelling between countries that use different measurement units.
150 chittack × 0.05831902 = 8.747853 kg
Real-world example — Body height conversion
You enter your height as 180 chittacks (chatank) into an international job or visa application. The form then asks for the same value in kilograms — converting between these adjacent units is one of the most-used length conversions globally.
180 chittack × 0.05831902 = 10.4974236 kg
Real-world example — Furniture and large objects
A 72-chittack (chatank) piece of furniture converts to a value in kilograms that's easier to mentally compare with room dimensions. This is the typical workflow when shopping internationally and product specs use a different unit than your room measurements.
72 chittack × 0.05831902 = 4.19896944 kg
Chittack (Chatank) to Kilogram conversion table
Standard reference values for converting chittacks (chatank) to kilograms:
| Chittack (Chatank) [chittack] | Kilogram [kg] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0005831902 |
| 0.1 | 0.005831902 |
| 1 | 0.05831902 |
| 2 | 0.11663804 |
| 3 | 0.17495706 |
| 4 | 0.23327608 |
| 5 | 0.2915951 |
| 10 | 0.5831902 |
| 20 | 1.1663804 |
| 30 | 1.7495706 |
| 40 | 2.3327608 |
| 50 | 2.915951 |
| 100 | 5.831902 |
| 500 | 29.15951 |
| 1000 | 58.31902 |
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 chittack = 0.05831902 kg) verified against the following authoritative sources:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure 9th ed.)
Official BIPM publication defining the seven SI base units (including the meter) and the rules for their use. The global authority on units of measurement.
- NIST — Guide to the SI
US National Institute of Standards and Technology reference covering the SI base and derived units with definitions and usage rules for US technical practice.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
Detailed NIST guide covering exact conversion factors between SI and US customary units along with formatting and rounding conventions.
- NIST — Refinement of values for the yard and pound (Federal Register 1959)
The treaty (signed by US
- International Hydrographic Organization — Resolution on the Nautical Mile
International authority that standardised the nautical mile at exactly 1852 m in 1929 — the value adopted worldwide for sea and air navigation.