Grams to Tola

How the grams to tola conversion works

Historically used across South Asia, the tola is a unit of mass standardized at 11.6638038 grams (≈180 troy grains). This tool multiplies or divides by that constant and only rounds for display based on your Decimals setting.

How to use this calculator

1. Type a value in Grams or Tola — the other field updates instantly.
2. Adjust Decimals to control output precision.
3. Use Quick picks for common jewelry weights.

Notes for shoppers & jewelers

• • Some markets casually say “1 tola ≈ 12 g” — that's a rounded shortcut. For invoices and appraisals use 11.6638038 g.
• • A ten-tola (TT) bar weighs about 116.638038 g.

What is the Grams to Tola Conversion?

The grams to tola conversion is a mathematical formula used to convert between the international metric unit (grams) and the traditional South Asian unit (tola). One tola equals exactly 11.6638038 grams, equivalent to 180 troy grains. This conversion is essential for anyone buying, selling, or valuing gold in countries like India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, and among South Asian communities worldwide.

Why Do People Convert Grams to Tola?

• • Gold Jewelry Shopping - Compare prices between stores using different units
• • Investment Planning - Calculate gold bar and coin purchases accurately
• • Wedding Preparations - Budget for bridal jewelry in traditional markets
• • Price Verification - Verify jeweler calculations and avoid overpaying
• • International Remittances - Send gold-equivalent money to family abroad

How Many Grams in One Tola?

One tola equals exactly 11.6638038 grams. This is the internationally recognized standard, derived from the British Indian system where 1 tola = 180 troy grains. While some local markets may round to 11.66g or even 12g for simplicity, the precise value of 11.6638038 grams should be used for accurate calculations and official transactions.

Quick Conversion Formula

Common Conversions Reference

When and Where is Tola Used?

When to Use Tola

• • Buying Traditional Jewelry - Most South Asian jewelers quote prices per tola
• • Wedding Shopping - Bridal sets are traditionally measured in tola
• • Reading Gold Rate News - Many newspapers publish daily rates per tola
• • Selling Old Jewelry - Dealers often weigh and quote in tola

Where is Tola Used?

Who Uses the Grams to Tola Converter?

Grams vs Tola: Which Should You Use?

Recommendation: Use whatever unit the seller quotes, but always verify by converting. Our calculator helps you instantly check if the price per gram matches the price per tola. For invoices and legal documents, prefer grams as they are internationally standardized.

Related Gold Weight Calculations

Tola to Masha to Ratti

In the traditional South Asian system, the tola is subdivided into smaller units for precise jewelry work:

Troy Ounce Conversions

For international gold trading, the troy ounce is commonly used:

Gold Purity and Weight

When buying gold, both weight and purity matter. A 22K (91.6% pure) gold piece weighing 10 tola contains 9.16 tola of pure gold. Always verify both the weight and karat/purity when making purchases.