How to Convert Tael to Kati (catty) (tael to kati)
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 tael into kati (catty) by hand, with examples and a quick-reference table.
The conversion
To convert tael to kati (catty), multiply the value by 0.0625000413. To go the other way, divide by the same number (or multiply by 15.9999894178). For a quick estimate, multiply by about 0.063.
Kati (catty) = tael × 0.0625000413
Worked examples
- 3 tael = 0.1875 kati
- 12.5 tael = 0.781251 kati
- 75 tael = 4.6875 kati
Tael to Kati (catty) table
| Tael | Kati (catty) |
|---|---|
| 1 tael | 0.0625 kati |
| 2 tael | 0.125 kati |
| 5 tael | 0.3125 kati |
| 10 tael | 0.625 kati |
| 20 tael | 1.25 kati |
| 25 tael | 1.5625 kati |
| 50 tael | 3.125 kati |
| 100 tael | 6.25 kati |
| 250 tael | 15.625 kati |
| 500 tael | 31.25 kati |
| 1,000 tael | 62.5 kati |
Common questions
Is tael to kati 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 Kati (catty) to Tael converter.
Mistakes to avoid
Forgetting squared and cubed units
Area and volume factors are the length factor squared or cubed, so 1 m² is about 10.76 sq ft, not 3.28.
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.
Dropping the units
A bare number without a unit is easy to misread later. Always write the unit with the result.
Background
Singapore adopted the metric system in the 1970s, replacing imperial units and traditional Chinese measures in most official uses. Metric units are now standard in schools, trade and government, but older units survive in property, markets and imported goods.
For everyday use, three or four significant figures are usually enough. Engineering, science and trade documents may need more, and rounding should happen only at the end of a calculation.
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 Tael to Kati (catty) Converter or browse all weight converters.
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