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Measurement in Ayurveda
In ancient times, barter was a common form of trade before the advent of currency. Similarly, different measurement methods have been utilized in different regions and across cultures.
Ayurveda has a variety of units of measurement to measure time, length, volume, weight, etc. The classical Ayurvedic texts describe these measurement units, which were used to measure various types of entities during ancient times.
As an example, Anguli Pramaan (linear measurement) was introduced for measuring length and body size, and Anjali Pramaan (volume measurement) was used to measure volume.
The units of measurement for weight were also different, such as Ratti Pal, Kol, Ser, Masha, Tola, etc. These units were used for determining the amount, dose, and quantity of ingredients in ayurvedic formulations.
Our objective for introducing an Ayurvedic unit converter
In Ayurveda, the quantity or dose of medicines is mentioned in Ayurvedic units, and in view of the need to convert those units to modern metric units, we have introduced an Ayurvedic unit conversion tool.
This ayurvedic unit conversion tool lets you convert more than 32 ayurvedic units to modern units. In case the one you were trying to convert isn’t listed, please leave it in the comments and we’ll add it soon.
Synonyms of Ayurvedic Weight Measurement Units according to Sharangdhar
| Ayurvedic Units | Synonyms |
|---|---|
| Shaan | Dhran, Tank |
| Kol | Kshudrak, Vatak, Tankdvaya, Badar, Drankshan |
| Karsh | Pani, Panimanika, Hanspad, Udumbar, Chatushan, Pichu, Suvarn, Kavalgrah, Shodashika |
| Shukti | Ardhpala, Ashtamika |
| Pala | Mushti, Aamra, Chaturthika, Prakunch, Shodashi, Bilva |
| Prasriti | Prasrit |
| Kudava | Ardhsharava, Ashtmaan, Anjali |
| Manika | Sharav, Ashtpala |
| Prastha | Shodashpala |
| Aadhak | Bhajan, Kanspatra, Chatushashtipala |
| Dron | Kalash, Unmaan, Rashi, Ghata |
| Shoorpa | Kumbh, Chatushashtisharav |
| Droni | Vahi, Goni |
| Khari | Dronichatushtaya |
Measurements of time in Ayurveda
| Ayurvedic Units | Modern Equivalent |
|---|---|
| 1 Kshana | 0.38 seconds |
| 1 Lava | 0.77 seconds |
| 1 Kashtha | 1.55 seconds |
| 1 Kala | 4.66 seconds |
| 1 Ghati | 24 minutes |
| 1 Muhoorta or Yaam | 48 minutes |
| 1 Prahara | 3 hours |
| 1 Ahoratra | 24 hours or 60 Ghati |
| 1 Paksha | 15 days or 15 Ahoratra |
| 1 Masa | 30 days or 1 month (2 Paksha) |
| 1 Ritu (season) | 60 days or 2 months |
| 1 Ayana | 6 months or 3 Ritu |
| 1 Samvatsara | 12 months or 1 year (2 Ayana) |
| 1 Yuga | 5 years |
| 5 Yuga | 25 Years |
| 10 Yuga | 50 years or Half-century |
| 20 Yuga | 100 years or century |
Liner measurement in Ayurveda
| Ayurvedic Units | Modern Equivalent |
|---|---|
| 1 Yavodar | 0.24 cm |
| 1 Angula | 1.95 cm |
| 1 Vitahasti | 22.86 cm or 12 Angula |
| 1 Aratni | 41.91 cm or 22 Angula |
| 1 Hasta | 45.72 cm |
| 1 Rajhasta | 55.88 cm |
| 1 Vyama | 182.88 cm |
