How to Convert Kati (catty) to Pounds (kati to lb)
Weight units matter at the wet market, where older stalls and Chinese medical halls still quote prices per kati or tael, and when following American recipes in ounces and pounds. This guide shows how to convert kati (catty) into pounds by hand, with examples and a quick-reference table.
The conversion
To convert kati (catty) to pounds, multiply the value by 1.3333337155. To go the other way, divide by the same number (or multiply by 0.749999785). For a quick estimate, multiply by about 1.3.
Pounds = kati (catty) × 1.3333337155
Worked examples
- 3 kati = 4 lb
- 12.5 kati = 16.6667 lb
- 75 kati = 100 lb
Kati (catty) to Pounds table
| Kati (catty) | Pounds |
|---|---|
| 1 kati | 1.3333 lb |
| 2 kati | 2.6667 lb |
| 5 kati | 6.6667 lb |
| 10 kati | 13.3333 lb |
| 20 kati | 26.6667 lb |
| 25 kati | 33.3333 lb |
| 50 kati | 66.6667 lb |
| 100 kati | 133.3334 lb |
| 250 kati | 333.3334 lb |
| 500 kati | 666.6669 lb |
| 1,000 kati | 1,333.33 lb |
Common questions
Is kati to lb exact?
The factors used here are the internationally defined values where they exist; results are rounded for display only.
How do I convert back?
Use the Pounds to Kati (catty) converter.
Mistakes to avoid
Multiplying when you should divide
Converting to a smaller unit gives a bigger number, and converting to a larger unit gives a smaller one. If your answer moves the wrong way, you have inverted the factor.
Rounding the factor too early
Using 3 instead of 3.28 for feet per metre introduces an error of almost 9% before you have started.
Mixing similar-sounding units
US and imperial gallons, pints and tons are different sizes, and decimal kilobytes differ from binary kibibytes.
Background
Unit conversion is simply multiplication by a fixed ratio. The ratio between two units of the same quantity never changes, so once you know it you can convert any value in either direction.
Many conversion factors are exact by definition. The inch has been defined as exactly 2.54 centimetres since 1959, and the pound as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms, so conversions involving them can be as precise as you need.
A conversion table is handy for common values, but a calculator is faster and avoids interpolation errors for anything in between.
For any value, use the Kati (catty) to Pounds Converter or browse all weight converters.
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