Lota (India) (lota) - Unit Information & Conversion
What is a Lota (India)?
Definition
The Lota represents an infinitesimally small traditional Indian unit of mass, cited in some historical texts. One Lota is approximately equal to 0.0000000000017432 grams (or 1.7432 femtograms).
History
This unit represents the extreme micro-level of traditional Indian weight systems, likely more theoretical or philosophical than practical. Its existence highlights the detailed nature of ancient Indian metrology.
Common Uses
- Historical/Theoretical: Exclusively of historical and theoretical interest. It has no practical application in modern measurements.
Unit FAQs
How many grams are in one Lota?
One Lota is approximately 1.7432 x 10⁻¹⁵ grams (1.7432 femtograms).
Was the Lota ever actually used?
It's highly unlikely it was used for practical weighing. It likely existed within mathematical or philosophical texts discussing divisions of matter or weight.
How does Lota compare to modern small units?
It is incredibly small, even compared to micrograms or nanograms used in science today. 1 Lota is about 1.74 femtograms.
Lota (India) Conversion Formulas
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To Carat:
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To Troy Ounce:
To Pennyweight:
To Grain:
To Dram:
To Quintal:
To Atomic Mass Unit:
To Pavan (India):
To Kati (India):
To Masha (India):
To Dina (India):
To Pras (India):
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