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Masha (India) (masha) - Unit Information & Conversion

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What is a Masha (India)?

Definition

The Masha (เคฎเคพเคถเคพ) is a traditional unit of mass originating from the Indian subcontinent. It was historically, and sometimes still is, primarily used for measuring the weight of precious metals like gold and silver, as well as gemstones. It forms a key part of the traditional Indian weight system, typically defined as being equal to 8 Ratti and 1/12th of a Tola. One Masha is approximately equal to 0.972 grams, although slight variations in this value have existed regionally and historically.

History

The Masha has been used for centuries in India and surrounding regions for trade, commerce, and traditional practices. Its use was particularly prevalent in the bullion and jewelry markets. Standardized weights based on the Masha, Tola, and Ratti system facilitated fair trade. While the metric system (grams and kilograms) is now the official standard, the Masha (along with the Tola) continues to see informal use in traditional jewelry making and trading contexts, especially in rural areas or among older generations.

Common Uses

  • Jewelry: Measuring the weight of gold and silver used in ornaments.
  • Bullion: Trading small quantities of precious metals.
  • Gemstones: Occasionally used for weighing certain gemstones.
  • Traditional Medicine (Ayurveda): Historically used for measuring ingredients in Ayurvedic formulations, though less common now.
  • Spices: Sometimes used in older recipes or traditional contexts for measuring valuable spices.

Masha (India) Conversion Formulas

To Kilogram:

1 masha = 0.000911 kg
Example: 5 masha = 0.004557 kilograms

To Gram:

1 masha = 0.9114 g
Example: 5 masha = 4.557 grams

To Milligram:

1 masha = 911.4 mg
Example: 5 masha = 4557 milligrams

To Pound:

1 masha = 0.002009 lb
Example: 5 masha = 0.010046 pounds

To Ounce:

1 masha = 0.032149 oz
Example: 5 masha = 0.160743 ounces

To Stone:

1 masha = 0.000144 st
Example: 5 masha = 0.000718 stones

To Ton (metric):

1 masha = 9.1140e-7 t
Example: 5 masha = 0.000005 tons

To Ton (US):

1 masha = 0.000001 ton
Example: 5 masha = 0.000005 US tons

To Ton (UK):

1 masha = 8.9701e-7 long ton
Example: 5 masha = 0.000004 long tons

To Microgram:

1 masha = 911400 ยตg
Example: 5 masha = 4557000 micrograms

To Carat:

1 masha = 4.557 ct
Example: 5 masha = 22.785 carats

To Slug:

1 masha = 0.000062 sl
Example: 5 masha = 0.000312 slugs

To Troy Ounce:

1 masha = 0.029302 oz t
Example: 5 masha = 0.146511 troy ounces

To Pennyweight:

1 masha = 0.586044 dwt
Example: 5 masha = 2.930219 pennyweights

To Grain:

1 masha = 14.065051 gr
Example: 5 masha = 70.325257 grains

To Dram:

1 masha = 0.514379 dr
Example: 5 masha = 2.571895 drams

To Quintal:

1 masha = 0.000009 q
Example: 5 masha = 0.000046 quintals

To Atomic Mass Unit:

1 masha = N/A u
Example: 5 masha = N/A atomic mass units

To Pavan (India):

1 masha = 0.113925 pavan
Example: 5 masha = 0.569625 pavan

To Kati (India):

1 masha = 0.078138 kati
Example: 5 masha = 0.390689 kati

To Dina (India):

1 masha = 14065.051403 dina
Example: 5 masha = 70325.257014 dina

To Pras (India):

1 masha = 326643.25138 pras
Example: 5 masha = 1633216.256899 pras

To Lota (India):

1 masha = 522831574116.56726 lota
Example: 5 masha = 2614157870582.8364 lota

Frequently Asked Questions

One Masha is generally considered to be approximately 0.972 grams (g). However, it's important to note that the exact value could vary slightly depending on historical period and region.

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