Convert Mace to Clove
Convert maces to cloves instantly. 1 mace = 0.0010416666 clove — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Clove to Mace converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Mace
The mace equals one-tenth of a tael, about 3.78 grams.
From the Chinese 'qian'; 'mace' is the European trade name.
Chinese and Southeast Asian gold and traditional-medicine trade.
Part of the traditional Chinese tael system.
Clove
The clove was an English trade weight equal to 7 or 8 pounds (here 8 lb, about 3.63 kg).
A medieval English unit for weighing wool and cheese.
Obsolete; historical English wool and dairy commerce.
Defined by the Statute of 1430 under Henry VI.
Mace to Clove 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 maces and cloves:
To convert maces to cloves, multiply the value in maces by 0.0010416666. To reverse, multiply cloves by 960.0001058219.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in cloves updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Clove to Mace converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert maces to cloves
- Write down the value in maces (mace).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.0010416666.
- The product is the equivalent value in cloves (clove).
- To reverse, multiply the clove value by 960.0001058219.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 mace to clove:
1 × 0.0010416666 = 0.0010416666 clove
Example 2 — Convert 100 mace to clove:
100 × 0.0010416666 = 0.1041666552 clove
Real-world example — Body height conversion
You enter your height as 180 maces into an international job or visa application. The form then asks for the same value in cloves — converting between these adjacent units is one of the most-used length conversions globally.
180 mace × 0.0010416666 = 0.1874999793 clove
Real-world example — Furniture and large objects
A 72-mace piece of furniture converts to a value in cloves 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 mace × 0.0010416666 = 0.0749999917 clove
Real-world example — Children's height milestones
A 150-mace-tall child measures a value in cloves that's commonly used for theme-park ride height requirements when travelling between countries that use different measurement units.
150 mace × 0.0010416666 = 0.1562499828 clove
Mace to Clove conversion table
Standard reference values for converting maces to cloves:
| Mace [mace] | Clove [clove] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 1.041667e-5 |
| 0.1 | 0.0001041667 |
| 1 | 0.0010416666 |
| 2 | 0.0020833331 |
| 3 | 0.0031249997 |
| 4 | 0.0041666662 |
| 5 | 0.0052083328 |
| 10 | 0.0104166655 |
| 20 | 0.020833331 |
| 30 | 0.0312499966 |
| 40 | 0.0416666621 |
| 50 | 0.0520833276 |
| 100 | 0.1041666552 |
| 500 | 0.5208332759 |
| 1000 | 1.0416665518 |
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 mace = 0.0010416666 clove) 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.