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Convert Ratti to Gram

Convert rattis to grams instantly. 1 ratti = 0.1215 gram — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Gram to Ratti 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

Indian / South Asian

Ratti

What is a ratti?

The ratti equals about 0.1215 gram, the smallest traditional South Asian weight.

Origin of the ratti

Based on the seed of the Gunja plant (Abrus precatorius), or 'raktika' in Sanskrit.

Where it is used

Gemstones and gold in Indian and South Asian jewelry.

When and where it was developed

One of the oldest weight units of the Indian subcontinent, later standardized.

Metric / SI

Gram

What is a gram?

The gram (g) equals one-thousandth of a kilogram.

Origin of the gram

From Late Latin 'gramma', a small weight or scruple.

Where it is used

The everyday metric unit for food, medicine, and small objects.

When and where it was developed

Defined in 1795 as the mass of one cubic centimeter of water at melting point.

Ratti to Gram 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 rattis and grams:

1 ratti = 0.1215 g
1 g = 8.2304526749 ratti

To convert rattis to grams, multiply the value in rattis by 0.1215. To reverse, multiply grams by 8.2304526749.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in grams updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Gram to Ratti converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert rattis to grams

  1. Write down the value in rattis (ratti).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.1215.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in grams (g).
  4. To reverse, multiply the gram value by 8.2304526749.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 ratti to g:
1 × 0.1215 = 0.1215 g

Example 2 — Convert 100 ratti to g:
100 × 0.1215 = 12.15 g

Real-world example — Packaging gauge

A 4-ratti plastic bag thickness is a common spec for grocery and freezer bags. Converting from rattis to grams is what packaging buyers do whenever they bridge US and metric supplier quotes.

4 ratti × 0.1215 = 0.486 g

Real-world example — Plastic film and laminate thickness

A 500-ratti sheet is a typical spec for ID-card laminates and film overlays. Converting to grams aligns the value with the unit most CAD systems and material datasheets prefer.

500 ratti × 0.1215 = 60.75 g

Ratti to Gram conversion table

Standard reference values for converting rattis to grams:

Ratti [ratti]Gram [g]
0.010.001215
0.10.01215
10.1215
20.243
30.3645
40.486
50.6075
101.215
202.43
303.645
404.86
506.075
10012.15
50060.75
1000121.5

Frequently asked questions

How many grams is 1 ratti?
1 ratti equals 0.1215 gram.
How do I convert rattis to grams?
Multiply the value in rattis by 0.1215 to get grams.
How do I convert grams back to rattis?
Multiply the value in grams by 8.2304526749, or use the Gram to Ratti converter.
How many grams is 100 rattis?
100 rattis equals 12.15 grams, because 100 × 0.1215 = 12.15.

Convert Ratti to other weight units

Show all Ratti conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Ratti to Attogram (ag) Ratti to Femtogram (fg) Ratti to Picogram (pg) Ratti to Nanogram (ng) Ratti to Microgram (µg) Ratti to Milligram (mg) Ratti to Centigram (cg) Ratti to Decigram (dg) Ratti to Gram (g) Ratti to Dekagram (dag) Ratti to Hectogram (hg) Ratti to Kilogram (kg) Ratti to Quintal (metric) (q) Ratti to Metric Ton (t) Ratti to Gigagram (Gg) Ratti to Teragram (Tg) Ratti to Petagram (Pg) Ratti to Exagram (Eg)
Avoirdupois (15 units)
Ratti to Grain (gr) Ratti to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Ratti to Ounce (oz) Ratti to Pound (lb) Ratti to Clove (clove) Ratti to Stone (US) (st) Ratti to Stone (UK) (st) Ratti to Quarter (US) (qr) Ratti to Quarter (UK) (qr) Ratti to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Ratti to Hundredweight (UK) (cwt) Ratti to Wey (wey) Ratti to Kilopound (kip) (kip) Ratti to Ton (short, US) (sh tn) Ratti to Ton (long, UK) (long tn)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Ratti to Point (1/100 carat) (pt) Ratti to Carat (metric) (ct) Ratti to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Ratti to Pennyweight (dwt) Ratti to Momme (mom) Ratti to Mace (mace) Ratti to Dram (apothecary/troy) (dr ap) Ratti to Troy Ounce (oz t) Ratti to Tael (tael) Ratti to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (5 units)
Ratti to Masha (masha) Ratti to Tola (tola) Ratti to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Ratti to Seer (Ser) (seer) Ratti to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Ratti to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Ratti to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Ratti to Muon Mass (mµ) Ratti to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Ratti to Proton Mass (mp) Ratti to Neutron Mass (mn) Ratti to Deuteron Mass (md) Ratti to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Ratti to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Ratti to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Ratti to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Ratti to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Ratti to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Ratti to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Ratti to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Ratti to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Ratti to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Ratti to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Ratti to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Ratti to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Ratti to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Ratti to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Ratti to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Ratti to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Ratti to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Ratti to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Ratti to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (5 units)
Ratti to Poundal (pdl) Ratti to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Ratti to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Ratti to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl) Ratti to Slug (slug)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 ratti = 0.1215 g) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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