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Convert Quintal (metric) to Chittack (Chatank)

Convert quintals (metric) to chittacks (chatank) instantly. 1 quintal (metric) = 1714.706454258 chittack (chatank) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Chittack (Chatank) to Quintal (metric) 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

Metric / SI

Quintal (metric)

What is a quintal (metric)?

The metric quintal (q) equals 100 kilograms.

Origin of the quintal (metric)

From Latin 'centenarius' (hundredweight) via Arabic 'qintar'.

Where it is used

Agriculture across India, Europe, and Latin America for grain and produce.

When and where it was developed

Fixed at 100 kg with the spread of the metric system in the 19th century.

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.

Quintal (metric) 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 quintals (metric) and chittacks (chatank):

1 q = 1714.706454258 chittack
1 chittack = 0.0005831902 q

To convert quintals (metric) to chittacks (chatank), multiply the value in quintals (metric) by 1714.706454258. To reverse, multiply chittacks (chatank) by 0.0005831902.

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 Quintal (metric) converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert quintals (metric) to chittacks (chatank)

  1. Write down the value in quintals (metric) (q).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 1714.706454258.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in chittacks (chatank) (chittack).
  4. To reverse, multiply the chittack (chatank) value by 0.0005831902.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 q to chittack:
1 × 1714.706454258 = 1714.706454258 chittack

Example 2 — Convert 100 q to chittack:
100 × 1714.706454258 = 171470.6454257976 chittack

Quintal (metric) to Chittack (Chatank) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting quintals (metric) to chittacks (chatank):

Quintal (metric) [q]Chittack (Chatank) [chittack]
0.0117.1470645426
0.1171.4706454258
11714.706454258
23429.412908516
35144.1193627739
46858.8258170319
58573.5322712899
1017147.0645425798
2034294.1290851595
3051441.1936277393
4068588.2581703191
5085735.3227128988
100171470.6454257976
500857353.2271289881
10001714706.4542579763

Frequently asked questions

How many chittacks (chatank) is 1 quintal (metric)?
1 quintal (metric) equals 1714.706454258 chittack (chatank).
How do I convert quintals (metric) to chittacks (chatank)?
Multiply the value in quintals (metric) by 1714.706454258 to get chittacks (chatank).
How do I convert chittacks (chatank) back to quintals (metric)?
Multiply the value in chittacks (chatank) by 0.0005831902, or use the Chittack (Chatank) to Quintal (metric) converter.
How many chittacks (chatank) is 100 quintals (metric)?
100 quintals (metric) equals 171470.6454257976 chittacks (chatank), because 100 × 1714.706454258 = 171470.6454257976.

Convert Quintal (metric) to other weight units

Show all Quintal (metric) conversions
Metric / SI (17 units)
Quintal (metric) to Attogram (ag) Quintal (metric) to Femtogram (fg) Quintal (metric) to Picogram (pg) Quintal (metric) to Nanogram (ng) Quintal (metric) to Microgram (µg) Quintal (metric) to Milligram (mg) Quintal (metric) to Centigram (cg) Quintal (metric) to Decigram (dg) Quintal (metric) to Gram (g) Quintal (metric) to Dekagram (dag) Quintal (metric) to Hectogram (hg) Quintal (metric) to Kilogram (kg) Quintal (metric) to Metric Ton (t) Quintal (metric) to Gigagram (Gg) Quintal (metric) to Teragram (Tg) Quintal (metric) to Petagram (Pg) Quintal (metric) to Exagram (Eg)
Avoirdupois (15 units)
Quintal (metric) to Grain (gr) Quintal (metric) to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Quintal (metric) to Ounce (oz) Quintal (metric) to Pound (lb) Quintal (metric) to Clove (clove) Quintal (metric) to Stone (US) (st) Quintal (metric) to Stone (UK) (st) Quintal (metric) to Quarter (US) (qr) Quintal (metric) to Quarter (UK) (qr) Quintal (metric) to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Quintal (metric) to Hundredweight (UK) (cwt) Quintal (metric) to Wey (wey) Quintal (metric) to Kilopound (kip) (kip) Quintal (metric) to Ton (short, US) (sh tn) Quintal (metric) to Ton (long, UK) (long tn)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Quintal (metric) to Point (1/100 carat) (pt) Quintal (metric) to Carat (metric) (ct) Quintal (metric) to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Quintal (metric) to Pennyweight (dwt) Quintal (metric) to Momme (mom) Quintal (metric) to Mace (mace) Quintal (metric) to Dram (apothecary/troy) (dr ap) Quintal (metric) to Troy Ounce (oz t) Quintal (metric) to Tael (tael) Quintal (metric) to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Quintal (metric) to Ratti (ratti) Quintal (metric) to Masha (masha) Quintal (metric) to Tola (tola) Quintal (metric) to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Quintal (metric) to Seer (Ser) (seer) Quintal (metric) to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Quintal (metric) to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Quintal (metric) to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Quintal (metric) to Muon Mass (mµ) Quintal (metric) to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Quintal (metric) to Proton Mass (mp) Quintal (metric) to Neutron Mass (mn) Quintal (metric) to Deuteron Mass (md) Quintal (metric) to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Quintal (metric) to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Quintal (metric) to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Quintal (metric) to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Quintal (metric) to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Quintal (metric) to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Quintal (metric) to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Quintal (metric) to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Quintal (metric) to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Quintal (metric) to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Quintal (metric) to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Quintal (metric) to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Quintal (metric) to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Quintal (metric) to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Quintal (metric) to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Quintal (metric) to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Quintal (metric) to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Quintal (metric) to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Quintal (metric) to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Quintal (metric) to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (5 units)
Quintal (metric) to Poundal (pdl) Quintal (metric) to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Quintal (metric) to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Quintal (metric) to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl) Quintal (metric) to Slug (slug)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 q = 1714.706454258 chittack) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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