Kati (catty) to Tael Converter
Convert kati (catty) (kati) to tael (tael) 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
- Tael
- 16 tael
How to use the kati (catty) to tael converter
- Enter the kati (catty).
- The results update as you type, or press Calculate.
- Read the tael first, then the supporting figures below it.
Formula
Tael = kati (catty) × 15.9999894178
Worked example
For example, with these inputs:
- Kati (catty) (kati): 1
the calculator returns:
- Tael: 16 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 |
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How many tael are in one kati (catty)?
1 kati = 16 tael.
How do I convert kati to tael?
Tael = kati (catty) × 15.9999894178.