Kati (catty) to Tonnes Converter
Convert kati (catty) (kati) to tonnes (t) 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
- Tonnes
- 0.000605 t
How to use the kati (catty) to tonnes converter
- Enter the kati (catty).
- The results update as you type, or press Calculate.
- Read the tonnes first, then the supporting figures below it.
Formula
Tonnes = kati (catty) × 0.00060479
Worked example
For example, with these inputs:
- Kati (catty) (kati): 1
the calculator returns:
- Tonnes: 0.000605 t
Kati (catty) to Tonnes table
| Kati (catty) | Tonnes |
|---|---|
| 1 kati | 0.000605 t |
| 2 kati | 0.00121 t |
| 5 kati | 0.003024 t |
| 10 kati | 0.006048 t |
| 20 kati | 0.012096 t |
| 25 kati | 0.01512 t |
| 50 kati | 0.03024 t |
| 100 kati | 0.060479 t |
| 250 kati | 0.151198 t |
| 500 kati | 0.302395 t |
| 1,000 kati | 0.60479 t |
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.
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How many tonnes are in one kati (catty)?
1 kati = 0.000605 t.
How do I convert kati to t?
Tonnes = kati (catty) × 0.00060479.