Convert Grains to Catties
Convert Grains (gr) to Catties (catty) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
catty = gr × 0.0001072829636
About Grains
A grain (gr) is the smallest unit in both the avoirdupois and troy weight systems, equal to exactly 64.79891 milligrams. Originally defined as the mass of a single grain of barley or wheat from the middle of an ear, it has been a standard of weight since ancient times. Today, grains are used to weigh gunpowder charges and bullets (a standard .308 rifle bullet weighs 168 gr), pharmaceutical preparations in apothecary compounding, and the fineness of gold alloys. Arrowhead and fishing hook weights are also specified in grains.
About Catties
The catty (also jin 斤 in Chinese) is a traditional unit of mass used across East and Southeast Asia, equal to 600 grams in its modern metric form. It was historically the standard unit of trade for goods at markets throughout China, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia for over a thousand years. Today the catty remains widely used in Chinese, Vietnamese, Malaysian, and Singaporean wet markets and grocery stores for weighing vegetables, meat, and fish. In Hong Kong, the catty (斤) is precisely 604.79 grams; in mainland China it is exactly 500 grams (half a kilogram).
Quick Reference Table
| Grains (gr) | Catties (catty) |
|---|---|
| 1 gr | 0.000107283 catty |
| 2 gr | 0.000214566 catty |
| 5 gr | 0.000536415 catty |
| 10 gr | 0.00107283 catty |
| 25 gr | 0.00268207 catty |
| 50 gr | 0.00536415 catty |
| 100 gr | 0.0107283 catty |