Question 1

What is a catty?

Accepted Answer

A catty (jin) is an Asian weight unit. Chinese catty = 500g. Japanese kin = 600g. Used in markets throughout Asia.

Question 2

How many catties in a kilogram?

Accepted Answer

1 kg = 2 catties in China (1 catty = 500g). Traditional markets often price items per catty rather than kg.

Question 3

Is there a difference between mass and weight?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Mass (kg) is amount of matter, constant everywhere. Weight (newtons or pounds-force) is gravitational force on mass, varies by location.

Question 4

Why do jewelry and precious metals use different units?

Accepted Answer

Troy system (troy ounces, pennyweights) has been used for precious metals since the Middle Ages. 1 troy oz = 31.1g vs 1 regular oz = 28.35g.

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