Kati (catty) to Pounds Converter
Convert kati (catty) (kati) to pounds (lb) instantly. 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.
Result
- Pounds
- 1.3333 lb
How to use the kati (catty) to pounds converter
- Enter the kati (catty).
- The results update as you type, or press Calculate.
- Read the pounds first, then the supporting figures below it.
Formula
Pounds = kati (catty) × 1.3333337155
Worked example
For example, with these inputs:
- Kati (catty) (kati): 1
the calculator returns:
- Pounds: 1.3333 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 |
About this conversion
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.
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How many pounds are in one kati (catty)?
1 kati = 1.3333 lb.
How do I convert kati to lb?
Pounds = kati (catty) × 1.3333337155.