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Convert Wey to Ratti

Convert weys to rattis instantly. 1 wey = 940784.1748148148 ratti — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Ratti to Wey 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

Wey

What is a wey?

The wey was an English bulk weight, here taken as 252 pounds (about 114.3 kg).

Origin of the wey

From Old English 'waege', a weighing or balance.

Where it is used

Obsolete English unit for wool, cheese, and salt.

When and where it was developed

Used in medieval and early-modern English trade.

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.

Wey to Ratti 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 rattis:

1 wey = 940784.1748148148 ratti
1 ratti = 1.062943e-6 wey

To convert weys to rattis, multiply the value in weys by 940784.1748148148. To reverse, multiply rattis by 1.062943e-6.

How to use this converter

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

Step-by-step: convert weys to rattis

  1. Write down the value in weys (wey).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 940784.1748148148.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in rattis (ratti).
  4. To reverse, multiply the ratti value by 1.062943e-6.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 wey to ratti:
1 × 940784.1748148148 = 940784.1748148148 ratti

Example 2 — Convert 100 wey to ratti:
100 × 940784.1748148148 = 9.407842e+7 ratti

Wey to Ratti conversion table

Standard reference values for converting weys to rattis:

Wey [wey]Ratti [ratti]
0.019407.8417481481
0.194078.4174814815
1940784.1748148148
21881568.3496296296
32822352.5244444446
43763136.6992592593
54703920.8740740744
109407841.7481481489
201.881568e+7
302.822353e+7
403.763137e+7
504.703921e+7
1009.407842e+7
5004.703921e+8
10009.407842e+8

Frequently asked questions

How many rattis is 1 wey?
1 wey equals 940784.1748148148 ratti.
How do I convert weys to rattis?
Multiply the value in weys by 940784.1748148148 to get rattis.
How do I convert rattis back to weys?
Multiply the value in rattis by 1.062943e-6, or use the Ratti to Wey converter.
How many rattis is 100 weys?
100 weys equals 9.407842e+7 rattis, because 100 × 940784.1748148148 = 9.407842e+7.

Convert Wey to other weight units

Show all Wey 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 wey = 940784.1748148148 ratti) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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