How to Convert Kati (catty) to Tael (kati to tael)
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 tael by hand, with examples and a quick-reference table.
The conversion
To convert kati (catty) to tael, multiply the value by 15.9999894178. To go the other way, divide by the same number (or multiply by 0.0625000413). For a quick estimate, multiply by about 16.
Tael = kati (catty) × 15.9999894178
Worked examples
- 3 kati = 48 tael
- 12.5 kati = 199.9999 tael
- 75 kati = 1,200 tael
Kati (catty) to Tael table
| Kati (catty) | Tael |
|---|---|
| 1 kati | 16 tael |
| 2 kati | 32 tael |
| 5 kati | 79.9999 tael |
| 10 kati | 159.9999 tael |
| 20 kati | 319.9998 tael |
| 25 kati | 399.9997 tael |
| 50 kati | 799.9995 tael |
| 100 kati | 1,600 tael |
| 250 kati | 4,000 tael |
| 500 kati | 7,999.99 tael |
| 1,000 kati | 15,999.99 tael |
Common questions
Is kati to tael 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 Tael to Kati (catty) converter.
Mistakes to avoid
Mixing similar-sounding units
US and imperial gallons, pints and tons are different sizes, and decimal kilobytes differ from binary kibibytes.
Dropping the units
A bare number without a unit is easy to misread later. Always write the unit with the result.
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.
Background
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.
Writing the units next to every number while you work is the simplest way to avoid mistakes. If the units do not cancel to leave the one you want, the calculation is set up wrongly.
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.
For any value, use the Kati (catty) to Tael Converter or browse all weight converters.
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