Indian & International Unit Converter
Convert between traditional Indian measurement units and international standard units easily
Length Converter (लंबाई परिवर्तक)
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Weight Converter (वजन परिवर्तक)
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Area Converter (क्षेत्रफल परिवर्तक)
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Volume Converter (आयतन परिवर्तक)
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Traditional Indian Measurement System (पारंपरिक भारतीय मापन प्रणाली)
India has a rich history of measurement systems that vary across regions. These traditional units are still used in many parts of the country, especially in rural areas and for land measurement.
Length Measurements (लंबाई माप)
- Angul (अंगुल) - Approximately 3/4 inch, based on finger width
- Haath (हाथ) - About 18 inches, measured from elbow to tip of middle finger
- Gaz (गज) - Yard equivalent, typically 36 inches but varies regionally
- Kos (कोस) - Traditional distance measure, about 2-3 miles
Weight Measurements (वजन माप)
| Unit (इकाई) | Equivalent | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Ratti (रत्ती) | 8 Ratti = 1 Masha | Approx. 0.1215 grams |
| Tola (तोला) | 12 Masha = 1 Tola | Approx. 11.66 grams |
| Chhatank (छटांक) | 5 Tola = 1 Chhatank | Approx. 58.32 grams |
| Ser (सेर) | 16 Chhatank = 1 Ser | Approx. 933.1 grams |
| Maund (मन) | 40 Ser = 1 Maund | Approx. 37.324 kg |
Land Area Measurements (भूमि क्षेत्र माप)
Indian land measurement units vary significantly by region. Here are some common ones:
- Bigha (बीघा) - Varies from 1,500 to 6,771 sq.m. depending on state
- Biswa (बिस्वा) - 1/20 of a Bigha in North India
- Gunta (गुंठा) - Used in South India, approx. 1,089 sq.ft.
- Kanal (कनाल) - Used in North India, approx. 5,445 sq.ft.
- Acre (एकड़) - Standardized to 4,840 sq.yd or 4,046.86 sq.m
Volume Measurements (आयतन माप)
Traditional volume measurements were often used for grains and liquids:
- Pathi (पाथी) - About 3.5 kg of rice (volume varies by grain)
- Mana (माना) - Varies regionally, typically 1/8 of a Pathi
- Ser (सेर) - Used for both weight and volume measurements
Modern Standardization
Since 1956, India officially uses the metric system (SI units) for all official purposes. However, traditional units persist in daily use, especially in real estate, agriculture, and local markets. Our converter helps bridge these measurement systems for practical use.
भारतीय मापन प्रणाली का महत्व
भारत की पारंपरिक मापन प्रणाली हमारी सांस्कृतिक विरासत का हिस्सा है। यह मापन इकाइयाँ अक्सर मानव शरीर के अंगों (जैसे हाथ, अंगुल) या दैनिक उपयोग की वस्तुओं पर आधारित थीं। आज भी ग्रामीण इलाकों में भूमि मापन, कृषि उत्पादों की मात्रा और सोना-चाँदी के वजन के लिए यह इकाइयाँ प्रयोग में लाई जाती हैं।
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