Gold in India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh is traded in tola, but hallmarking, bank receipts and international prices are all in grams. This page converts 20 tola to grams exactly, shows the working, and breaks down the pure gold content by karat.
20 Tola to Grams: The Exact Answer
The standard gold tola is 11.6638038 grams, so:
20 tola x 11.6638038 = 233.2761 g
20 tola of gold is 233.2761 grams. Jewellers commonly round this to 233.28 g on a bill.
Check It in Reverse
233.2761 g / 11.6638038 = 20 tola
Gold Weight Converter
1 Tola = 11.6638038 grams
20 Tola in Other Units
- 233.2761 grams
- 7.5 troy ounces (the unit world gold prices are quoted in)
- 24 masha (12 masha per tola)
- 192 ratti (96 ratti per tola)
How Much Pure Gold Is in 20 Tola?
Tola is total weight. The pure gold inside depends on karat:
| Karat | Purity | Pure Gold in 233 g | Pure Gold in Tola |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | 99.9% | 232.767 g | 19.9564 tola |
| 22K | 91.67% | 213.591 g | 18.3123 tola |
| 21K | 87.5% | 203.875 g | 17.4793 tola |
| 18K | 75% | 174.75 g | 14.9822 tola |
| 14K | 58.3% | 135.839 g | 11.6462 tola |
Tola to Grams Reference Table
| Tola | Grams | Troy Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tola | 11.6638 g | 0.375 oz |
| 2 tola | 23.3276 g | 0.75 oz |
| 5 tola | 58.319 g | 1.875 oz |
| 10 tola | 116.638 g | 3.75 oz |
| 20 tola | 233.2761 g | 7.5 oz |
| 50 tola | 583.1902 g | 18.75 oz |
Working Out the Price of 20 Tola
Because rates are usually quoted per tola or per 10 grams, the value is:
Value = 20 x (rate per tola) x (karat / 24)
If the 24K rate is 100,000 per tola, 20 tola of 22K gold works out to roughly 1,833,333. Use the converter above with your local per-gram rate for an exact figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams is 20 tola of gold?
20 tola of gold equals 233.2761 grams. The calculation is 20 multiplied by 11.6638038.
How do I convert 20 tola to grams manually?
Multiply the tola figure by 11.6638038. So 20 x 11.6638038 = 233.2761 grams. To reverse it, divide grams by 11.6638038.
Does karat change how many grams 20 tola is?
No. Tola is a weight unit, so 20 tola is always 233.2761 grams whether the item is 24K, 22K or 18K. Purity only changes how much of that weight is pure gold: at 22K, 20 tola contains about 213.844 g of pure gold.
How many masha and ratti is 20 tola?
1 tola equals 12 masha and 96 ratti. So 20 tola = 24 masha = 192 ratti.
Why is 1 tola 11.6638038 grams and not a round number?
The tola was standardised on the weight of the British Indian silver rupee coin, which was defined in troy grains (180 grains). Converting 180 troy grains to the metric system gives 11.6638038 grams, which is why the figure looks arbitrary in metric terms.
Related Conversions
- 1 tola to grams = 11.6638 g
- 2 tola to grams = 23.3276 g
- 5 tola to grams = 58.319 g
- 10 tola to grams = 116.638 g
- 50 tola to grams = 583.1902 g
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