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Convert Wey to Tael

Convert weys to taels instantly. 1 wey = 3024.000333339 tael — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Tael 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.

Troy & Apothecary

Tael

What is a tael?

The tael equals about 37.8 grams (ten mace).

Origin of the tael

From Malay 'tahil'; the Chinese unit is the 'liang'.

Where it is used

East Asian precious-metal and traditional-medicine commerce.

When and where it was developed

A long-standing East Asian trade weight, with regional variants.

Wey to Tael 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 taels:

1 wey = 3024.000333339 tael
1 tael = 0.0003306878 wey

To convert weys to taels, multiply the value in weys by 3024.000333339. To reverse, multiply taels by 0.0003306878.

How to use this converter

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

Step-by-step: convert weys to taels

  1. Write down the value in weys (wey).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 3024.000333339.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in taels (tael).
  4. To reverse, multiply the tael value by 0.0003306878.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 wey to tael:
1 × 3024.000333339 = 3024.000333339 tael

Example 2 — Convert 100 wey to tael:
100 × 3024.000333339 = 302400.0333338977 tael

Wey to Tael conversion table

Standard reference values for converting weys to taels:

Wey [wey]Tael [tael]
0.0130.2400033334
0.1302.4000333339
13024.000333339
26048.000666678
39072.0010000169
412096.0013333559
515120.0016666949
1030240.0033333898
2060480.0066667795
3090720.0100001693
40120960.0133335591
50151200.0166669489
100302400.0333338977
5001512000.1666694887
10003024000.3333389773

Frequently asked questions

How many taels is 1 wey?
1 wey equals 3024.000333339 tael.
How do I convert weys to taels?
Multiply the value in weys by 3024.000333339 to get taels.
How do I convert taels back to weys?
Multiply the value in taels by 0.0003306878, or use the Tael to Wey converter.
How many taels is 100 weys?
100 weys equals 302400.0333338977 taels, because 100 × 3024.000333339 = 302400.0333338977.

Convert Wey to other weight units

Show all Wey conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Wey to Attogram (ag) Wey to Femtogram (fg) Wey to Picogram (pg) Wey to Nanogram (ng) Wey to Microgram (µg) Wey to Milligram (mg) Wey to Centigram (cg) Wey to Decigram (dg) Wey to Gram (g) Wey to Dekagram (dag) Wey to Hectogram (hg) Wey to Kilogram (kg) Wey to Quintal (metric) (q) Wey to Metric Ton (t) Wey to Gigagram (Gg) Wey to Teragram (Tg) Wey to Petagram (Pg) Wey to Exagram (Eg)
Avoirdupois (14 units)
Wey to Grain (gr) Wey to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Wey to Ounce (oz) Wey to Pound (lb) Wey to Clove (clove) Wey to Stone (US) (st) Wey to Stone (UK) (st) Wey to Quarter (US) (qr) Wey to Quarter (UK) (qr) Wey to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Wey to Hundredweight (UK) (cwt) Wey to Kilopound (kip) (kip) Wey to Ton (short, US) (sh tn) Wey to Ton (long, UK) (long tn)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Wey to Point (1/100 carat) (pt) Wey to Carat (metric) (ct) Wey to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Wey to Pennyweight (dwt) Wey to Momme (mom) Wey to Mace (mace) Wey to Dram (apothecary/troy) (dr ap) Wey to Troy Ounce (oz t) Wey to Tael (tael) Wey to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Wey to Ratti (ratti) Wey to Masha (masha) Wey to Tola (tola) Wey to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Wey to Seer (Ser) (seer) Wey to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Wey to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Wey to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Wey to Muon Mass (mµ) Wey to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Wey to Proton Mass (mp) Wey to Neutron Mass (mn) Wey to Deuteron Mass (md) Wey to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Wey to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Wey to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Wey to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Wey to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Wey to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Wey to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Wey to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Wey to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Wey to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Wey to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Wey to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Wey to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Wey to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Wey to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Wey to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Wey to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Wey to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Wey to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Wey to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (5 units)
Wey to Poundal (pdl) Wey to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Wey to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Wey to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl) Wey to Slug (slug)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 wey = 3024.000333339 tael) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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