Fingers to Dandas Converter

1 finger (finger) equals 0.0625 dandas (danda).

Quick answer

  • 1 finger = 0.0625 dandas
  • 1 danda = 16 fingers
  • Formula: danda = finger ÷ 16

1 finger = 0.0625 dandas

How to convert fingers to dandas

danda = finger ÷ 16

To convert fingers to dandas, divide the number of fingers by 16.

Example: 1 finger to danda

  1. Start with the value in fingers: 1 finger.
  2. Divide by 16: 1 ÷ 16 = 0.0625.
  3. Result: 1 finger = 0.0625 dandas.

Going the other way, 1 danda = 16 fingers, so to convert dandas back to fingers you multiply by the same number. See dandas to fingers.

Fingers to dandas conversion table

Fingers (finger)Dandas (danda)
1 finger 0.0625 danda
2 finger 0.125 danda
3 finger 0.1875 danda
4 finger 0.25 danda
5 finger 0.3125 danda
6 finger 0.375 danda
7 finger 0.4375 danda
8 finger 0.5 danda
9 finger 0.5625 danda
10 finger 0.625 danda
100 finger 6.25 danda

What is a finger?

The finger as an English cloth measure was 4½ inches, the length of a finger.

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What is a danda?

The danda was an ancient Indian unit of four hasta, about 1.83 m, the length of a staff.

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Frequently asked questions

How many dandas are in a finger?

One finger is 0.0625 dandas.

How many fingers are in a danda?

One danda is 16 fingers.

What is the formula to convert fingers to dandas?

danda = finger ÷ 16.