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Convert Clove to Mace

Convert cloves to maces instantly. 1 clove = 960.0001058219 mace — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Mace to Clove 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

Clove

What is a clove?

The clove was an English trade weight equal to 7 or 8 pounds (here 8 lb, about 3.63 kg).

Origin of the clove

A medieval English unit for weighing wool and cheese.

Where it is used

Obsolete; historical English wool and dairy commerce.

When and where it was developed

Defined by the Statute of 1430 under Henry VI.

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.

Clove 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 cloves and maces:

1 clove = 960.0001058219 mace
1 mace = 0.0010416666 clove

To convert cloves to maces, multiply the value in cloves by 960.0001058219. To reverse, multiply maces by 0.0010416666.

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 Clove converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert cloves to maces

  1. Write down the value in cloves (clove).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 960.0001058219.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in maces (mace).
  4. To reverse, multiply the mace value by 0.0010416666.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 clove to mace:
1 × 960.0001058219 = 960.0001058219 mace

Example 2 — Convert 100 clove to mace:
100 × 960.0001058219 = 96000.0105821898 mace

Real-world example — Body height conversion (reverse direction)

You measure 1.75 cloves tall and need to fill in a gym membership form or medical record that asks for height in maces. This is the most-used everyday length conversion in metric-using countries.

1.75 clove × 960.0001058219 = 1680.0001851883 mace

Real-world example — Pet and accessory dimensions

A 3-clove dog leash equals a tidy round value in maces. Pet-supply shopping frequently mixes the two units across product specifications.

3 clove × 960.0001058219 = 2880.0003174657 mace

Real-world example — Fabric and tailoring

One clove of fabric converts to a value in maces commonly used for seam allowances. Garment patterns frequently switch between the two units on a single instruction sheet.

1 clove × 960.0001058219 = 960.0001058219 mace

Clove to Mace conversion table

Standard reference values for converting cloves to maces:

Clove [clove]Mace [mace]
0.019.6000010582
0.196.0000105822
1960.0001058219
21920.0002116438
32880.0003174657
43840.0004232876
54800.0005291095
109600.001058219
2019200.002116438
3028800.0031746569
4038400.0042328759
5048000.0052910949
10096000.0105821898
500480000.0529109488
1000960000.1058218976

Frequently asked questions

How many maces is 1 clove?
1 clove equals 960.0001058219 mace.
How do I convert cloves to maces?
Multiply the value in cloves by 960.0001058219 to get maces.
How do I convert maces back to cloves?
Multiply the value in maces by 0.0010416666, or use the Mace to Clove converter.
How many maces is 100 cloves?
100 cloves equals 96000.0105821898 maces, because 100 × 960.0001058219 = 96000.0105821898.

Convert Clove to other weight units

Show all Clove 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 clove = 960.0001058219 mace) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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