How to convert tola to grams
- 1 Type a value in the tola box; the grams appear as you type.
- 2 Or type in the grams box to convert the other way.
- 3 Use the conversion table below for common values, or copy the result.
Tola, grams and the gold rate
Gold rates are announced per tola and per 10 grams. To compare them, divide the tola rate by 11.6638 to get the price per gram, then multiply by 10. Making charges and purity, such as 22 or 24 karat, are separate from the weight.
Comparing with the world price per troy ounce? Use Ounces to Grams with the troy option. For other small weights, see Grams to Ounces.
- Compare jewellers by the price per gram of the same purity, not just the price per tola.
- Weigh gold on a calibrated electronic scale; old balance scales can be off by a fraction of a gram.
- Keep receipts that show grams, karat and making charges for resale and zakat.
Features
Standard tola
11.6638038 g, the 180 grain tola used for gold and silver rates.
Two-way
Type grams to get tola.
Chart
From a quarter tola to 100 tola.
When to use it
Gold rates
Gold is quoted per tola and per 10 grams in Pakistan; 1 tola is 1.166 times 10 grams. Comparing with the international price per troy ounce? Use Ounces to Grams.
Jewellery receipts
A 2.5 tola set weighs 29.16 g. For local units of land, see Marla to Square Feet.
Zakat on gold
The nisab for gold is 7.5 tola, which is 87.48 g.
Silver and gifts
Silver is also sold by the tola; a 10 tola silver bar weighs 116.6 g. Gifts of gold at weddings are often described in tola, so converting helps record their value.
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Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1 tola?
1 tola is 11.6638 grams, often rounded to 11.66 g.
How many grams is half a tola?
Half a tola is 5.832 grams.
How many tola is 10 grams?
10 grams is 0.857 tola.
What is a masha and a ratti?
Traditional sub-units: 1 tola = 12 masha and 1 masha = 8 ratti, so a masha is about 0.972 g and a ratti about 0.1215 g.
How many tola is 1 troy ounce?
1 troy ounce is 31.1035 g, which is 2.667 tola.
How much is 7.5 tola of gold in grams?
7.5 tola is 87.48 g, the nisab threshold for zakat on gold.
Is a tola the same everywhere?
Almost all jewellers use the 11.6638 g tola, but always check the grams printed on the receipt, as some shops round differently.
How many grams is 2 tola?
2 tola is 23.33 grams.
How many grams is 5 tola?
5 tola is 58.32 grams.
How many tola is 1 kg?
1 kilogram is 85.74 tola. A 100 tola bar weighs about 1.166 kg.
Why do jewellers use tola?
The tola is a traditional South Asian unit that buyers and sellers have used for generations. Gold markets in Pakistan, India and the Gulf still quote prices per tola alongside prices per gram.
Should I trust the grams on the receipt?
Yes. Receipts and electronic scales show grams, which is the legal measure. Use the tola figure to compare with the market rate, and ask the jeweller if the two do not match.
Does purity change the weight?
No. Purity, such as twenty-two or twenty-four karat, affects the value, not the weight. A tola of twenty-two karat gold weighs the same as a tola of pure gold.
Why does the tola rate differ from the price per 10 grams?
Because a tola is slightly more than eleven and a half grams, not ten. Markets quote both so buyers can compare, and the tola rate is always about one point one seven times the rate for ten grams of the same purity.
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