How many grams does a catty equal in Hong Kong?

1 catty = 610 grams (approx.)

Hong Kong uses the "Sima catty" system, Sima catty: weight unit in ancient times, there is an official position called "Sima", "Secretary" is in charge of the meaning . "Sima" is an ancient official name, the ancient central government in charge of the military and the military government of the governor.

Some industries in Hong Kong need to measure valuables, such as the gold jewelry industry, is still using the old-fashioned unit of measurement, known as "Hong Kong weighing", that is, customarily referred to as the "Sima weighing", the standardized method of weighing should be called The standardized term should be called "Sima Ping system marking".

But with the development in recent years, the use of Sima jin in the precious metals industry has become less and less. Only a very small number of locally run pawnshops still use it.

Expanded Information:

Hong Kong's Sima Catty is the old weighing unit of measurement that the old people often refer to. China since the beginning of the Zhou Dynasty, there are weight units: catty, two, money, points, known as the "Sima catty", "Sima two", the measurement of the tool is called "Sima scales", the standard is also called "Sima flat system marking".

With the development in recent years, the use of Sima jin in the precious metals industry has become less and less. Only a small number of locally owned pawnshops still use it. Instead, it is widely used for abalone, especially in the measurement of dried abalone.

Common unit conversions in Hong Kong:

1 tam = 100 catties

1 catty = 0.61 kilograms (approximate)

1 tael = 1/16 of a catty

1 penny = 1/160 of a catty

1 cent = 1/1600 of a catty

Reference:

Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department: Commonly Used Units of Measurement and Reconciliation Tables

Customs and Excise Department: Commonly Used Units of Measurement and Reconciliation Tables

Communication between Hong Kong and China