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Luong (cay) to Gram
Converts luong (cay) to gram with the exact defined factor. One luong (cay) is 37.5 gram.
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In short
One luong (cay) is 37.5 gram, so to convert luong (cay) to gram you multiply by 37.5, and to go back you multiply gram by 0.0266667. 2 luong (cay) is 75 gram, 5 is 187.5 and 10 is 375. A cay is 37.5 grams exactly, ten chi. It is very close to the Hong Kong tael at 37.799 g but not the same, and the 0.3 g gap is real money at gold prices, so a Vietnamese cay price and a Hong Kong tael price are not directly comparable. The luong (cay) is used in Vietnam, where the cay — also called luong or Vietnamese tael — is the standard gold unit.
How to use the Luong (cay) to Gram
- Type the value you want to convert.
- Pick the unit you are converting from and the unit you want.
- The converted value and the exact conversion factor are shown instantly.
About the Luong (cay) to Gram
A cay is 37.5 grams exactly, ten chi. It is very close to the Hong Kong tael at 37.799 g but not the same, and the 0.3 g gap is real money at gold prices, so a Vietnamese cay price and a Hong Kong tael price are not directly comparable.
What people use it for
- Reading a listing or a document quoted in luong (cay).
- Checking a figure someone else converted.
- Getting the exact factor to reuse in a spreadsheet.
Details
| 1 Luong (cay) | 37.5 Gram |
|---|---|
| 1 Gram | 0.0266667 Luong (cay) |
| Definition | 1 cay (luong) = 37.5 g = 10 chi. The Hong Kong tael is 37.799 g, slightly heavier. |
| Used in | Vietnam, where the cay — also called luong or Vietnamese tael — is the standard gold unit |
| Conversion type | Exact multiplication — both units are defined against the Kilogram |
The maths behind it
This tool uses gram = luong (cay) × 37.5, an exact defined factor with no offset. Every intermediate value is shown on screen, so the result can be checked by hand.
1 cay (luong) = 37.5 g = 10 chi. The Hong Kong tael is 37.799 g, slightly heavier.
Frequently asked questions
Is a Vietnamese cay the same as a Hong Kong tael?
Almost, and not quite: 37.5 g against 37.799 g. The names are often translated interchangeably as "tael", which is exactly why the difference is worth checking before comparing two gold prices.
What is the exact factor?
One luong (cay) is 37.5 gram, and one gram is 0.0266667 luong (cay). It is a defined value rather than a measurement, so it does not change and the conversion is exact in both directions.
Is the Luong (cay) to Gram free?
Free, unlimited, and no email address required. You can use it a hundred times a day and nothing changes.
Is my data uploaded anywhere?
No. The Luong (cay) to Gram runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Because the work happens locally, the utility also keeps working if your connection drops, and closing the tab is all it takes to discard everything.
How is the result calculated?
It uses gram = luong (cay) × 37.5, an exact defined factor with no offset. The full working is printed under the result, so you can follow every step rather than trusting a black box.
What do I get if I try it?
Enter 10 luong (cay) and the Luong (cay) to Gram returns 375 gram.
Who is the Luong (cay) to Gram for?
The jobs it is built for: reading a listing or a document quoted in luong (cay). Checking a figure someone else converted. Getting the exact factor to reuse in a spreadsheet. It is built for exactly those cases rather than being a general-purpose tool with this bolted on.
Is there a catch?
1 cay (luong) = 37.5 g = 10 chi. The Hong Kong tael is 37.799 g, slightly heavier.
What figures does the Luong (cay) to Gram work from?
1 Luong (cay) is 37.5 Gram. 1 Gram is 0.0266667 Luong (cay). Definition is 1 cay (luong) = 37.5 g = 10 chi. The Hong Kong tael is 37.799 g, slightly heavier.. These are printed on the page itself, so you do not have to take them on trust.
How precise is the result?
The calculation runs in double precision and the result is shown to ten significant figures, so converting a value and converting it back returns the original. What is displayed is rounded for readability; what is copied is not.
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