Convert Wey to Masha
Convert weys to mashas instantly. 1 wey = 117599.9939505158 masha — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Masha to Wey converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Wey
The wey was an English bulk weight, here taken as 252 pounds (about 114.3 kg).
From Old English 'waege', a weighing or balance.
Obsolete English unit for wool, cheese, and salt.
Used in medieval and early-modern English trade.
Masha
The masha equals about 0.972 gram, or eight ratti.
A traditional Indian mass unit in the ratti-masha-tola chain.
Small jewelry and gemstone weights in South Asia.
Part of the ancient Indian weight system dating to the Indus Valley era.
Wey to Masha 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 weys and mashas:
To convert weys to mashas, multiply the value in weys by 117599.9939505158. To reverse, multiply mashas by 8.503402e-6.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in mashas updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Masha to Wey converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert weys to mashas
- Write down the value in weys (wey).
- Multiply that value by the factor 117599.9939505158.
- The product is the equivalent value in mashas (masha).
- To reverse, multiply the masha value by 8.503402e-6.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 wey to masha:
1 × 117599.9939505158 = 117599.9939505158 masha
Example 2 — Convert 100 wey to masha:
100 × 117599.9939505158 = 1.176e+7 masha
Wey to Masha conversion table
Standard reference values for converting weys to mashas:
| Wey [wey] | Masha [masha] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 1175.9999395052 |
| 0.1 | 11759.9993950516 |
| 1 | 117599.9939505158 |
| 2 | 235199.9879010317 |
| 3 | 352799.9818515475 |
| 4 | 470399.9758020634 |
| 5 | 587999.9697525792 |
| 10 | 1175999.9395051585 |
| 20 | 2351999.8790103169 |
| 30 | 3527999.8185154754 |
| 40 | 4703999.7580206338 |
| 50 | 5879999.6975257918 |
| 100 | 1.176e+7 |
| 500 | 5.88e+7 |
| 1000 | 1.176e+8 |
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 wey = 117599.9939505158 masha) 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)
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- International Astronomical Union — System of Astronomical Constants
The IAU defines astronomical units including the AU (149597870700 m exactly) light-year and parsec used in astronomy and astrophysics.