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Pavan (India) (pavan) - Unit Information & Conversion

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What is a Pavan (India)?

Definition

The Pavan (เดชเดตเตป), sometimes spelled Pawan or Pavana, is a traditional unit of mass predominantly used in the state of Kerala, South India, almost exclusively for measuring gold. It is defined as being exactly equal to 8 grams. Unlike units like the Tola or Masha which had broader applications, the Pavan's use is tightly linked to the gold trade and jewelry market in this specific region.

History

The origin of the Pavan as a unit is closely tied to the weight of the British Gold Sovereign coin, which weighs approximately 7.98805 grams (very close to 8 grams). During the British colonial era and afterwards, the Sovereign was a common form of holding gold, and its weight became a de facto standard for gold transactions in certain regions, particularly Kerala. Over time, 'Pavan' became synonymous with this 8-gram standard for gold. Despite the official adoption of the metric system in India, the Pavan remains the primary unit for quoting gold prices and measuring gold weight in jewelry shops throughout Kerala and among the Malayali diaspora.

Common Uses

The Pavan is almost exclusively used for:

  • Gold Jewelry: Pricing, buying, and selling gold ornaments (necklaces, bangles, earrings, etc.) in Kerala. Jewelry weight is almost always specified in Pavan.
  • Gold Bullion: Measuring and trading small gold bars or coins, especially in local markets.
  • Investment Gold: Discussing and quantifying personal gold holdings.
  • Cultural Significance: Often used in contexts like dowries or gifts where gold quantity is specified.

Pavan (India) Conversion Formulas

To Kilogram:

1 pavan = 0.008 kg
Example: 5 pavan = 0.04 kilograms

To Gram:

1 pavan = 8 g
Example: 5 pavan = 40 grams

To Milligram:

1 pavan = 8000 mg
Example: 5 pavan = 40000 milligrams

To Pound:

1 pavan = 0.017637 lb
Example: 5 pavan = 0.088185 pounds

To Ounce:

1 pavan = 0.282192 oz
Example: 5 pavan = 1.410958 ounces

To Stone:

1 pavan = 0.00126 st
Example: 5 pavan = 0.006299 stones

To Ton (metric):

1 pavan = 0.000008 t
Example: 5 pavan = 0.00004 tons

To Ton (US):

1 pavan = 0.000009 ton
Example: 5 pavan = 0.000044 US tons

To Ton (UK):

1 pavan = 0.000008 long ton
Example: 5 pavan = 0.000039 long tons

To Microgram:

1 pavan = 8000000 ยตg
Example: 5 pavan = 40000000 micrograms

To Carat:

1 pavan = 40 ct
Example: 5 pavan = 200 carats

To Slug:

1 pavan = 0.000548 sl
Example: 5 pavan = 0.002741 slugs

To Troy Ounce:

1 pavan = 0.257206 oz t
Example: 5 pavan = 1.28603 troy ounces

To Pennyweight:

1 pavan = 5.144119 dwt
Example: 5 pavan = 25.720597 pennyweights

To Grain:

1 pavan = 123.458867 gr
Example: 5 pavan = 617.294334 grains

To Dram:

1 pavan = 4.515067 dr
Example: 5 pavan = 22.575336 drams

To Quintal:

1 pavan = 0.00008 q
Example: 5 pavan = 0.0004 quintals

To Atomic Mass Unit:

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

To Kati (India):

1 pavan = 0.685871 kati
Example: 5 pavan = 3.429355 kati

To Masha (India):

1 pavan = 8.777705 masha
Example: 5 pavan = 43.888523 masha

To Dina (India):

1 pavan = 123458.866824 dina
Example: 5 pavan = 617294.334118 dina

To Pras (India):

1 pavan = 2867177.980073 pras
Example: 5 pavan = 14335889.900366 pras

To Lota (India):

1 pavan = 4589261128958.238 lota
Example: 5 pavan = 22946305644791.188 lota

Frequently Asked Questions

One Pavan is exactly equal to 8 grams (g). This is the standard definition used throughout Kerala and in the gold trade associated with the region.

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