catty

Various units of mass in Asia. The word is from the Malay “kati”, meaning small box (as in the English “tea caddy”).

1

In Indonesia, 20th century, a unit of mass, approximately 617.613 grams (approximately 1.3616 pounds avoirdupois). In colonial days, the spelling kati (plural katies) was used.

United Nations, 1966.

2

In China and North Borneo, 1 ¹/₃ pounds avoirdupois. Also called a tael or gin.

3

In Thailand, 20th century, = ½ chang = 600 grams.

1. Statistical Office of the United Nations in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
World Weights and Measures. Handbook for Statisticians. Provisional Edition.
Statistical Papers: Series M, No. 21.
New York: United Nations, 1955.