Whether you are buying gold jewellery, selling old gold, or understanding your investment, knowing how to convert grams to tola is essential — especially in South Asia where tola is the traditional gold measurement unit. This guide covers the exact formula, full reference table, and everything about gold weight units.
Gold Weight Converter (Grams ↔ Tola)
1 Tola = 11.6638 grams
What Is a Tola?
The tola is a traditional unit of mass used in South Asia — primarily in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal — for weighing gold and silver. It was historically the weight of a British Indian silver rupee coin. Today, 1 tola is officially defined as 11.6638 grams.
Gold Weight Conversion Formula
Grams to Tola
Tola = Grams / 11.6638 Example: 50 grams / 11.6638 = 4.286 tola
Tola to Grams
Grams = Tola x 11.6638 Example: 5 tola x 11.6638 = 58.319 grams
Grams to Tola Conversion Table
| Grams (g) | Tola | Troy Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 g | 0.0857 tola | 0.0322 oz |
| 5 g | 0.4287 tola | 0.1608 oz |
| 10 g | 0.8573 tola | 0.3215 oz |
| 11.6638 g | 1 tola | 0.375 oz |
| 20 g | 1.7147 tola | 0.6430 oz |
| 25 g | 2.1434 tola | 0.8038 oz |
| 50 g | 4.2868 tola | 1.6075 oz |
| 100 g | 8.5735 tola | 3.2151 oz |
| 116.638 g | 10 tola | 3.75 oz |
| 500 g | 42.868 tola | 16.075 oz |
| 1 kg (1000 g) | 85.735 tola | 32.151 oz |
Tola to Grams Conversion Table
| Tola | Grams (g) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 tola | 5.8319 g |
| 1 tola | 11.6638 g |
| 2 tola | 23.3276 g |
| 5 tola | 58.319 g |
| 10 tola | 116.638 g |
| 20 tola | 233.276 g |
| 50 tola | 583.19 g |
| 100 tola | 1,166.38 g |
Gold Purity — Karat to Percentage
| Karat | Gold Purity % | Gold per 1 Tola (g) |
|---|---|---|
| 24K | 99.9% | 11.652 g |
| 22K | 91.7% | 10.695 g |
| 21K | 87.5% | 10.206 g |
| 18K | 75.0% | 8.748 g |
| 14K | 58.3% | 6.797 g |
How to Calculate Gold Value in Tola
Gold Value = (Weight in Tola x Gold Price per Tola) x (Karat / 24) Example: 2 tola of 22K gold, gold price = Rs.65,000/tola = (2 x 65,000) x (22 / 24) = Rs.1,19,167
Gold Units by Country
| Country | Common Unit | In Grams |
|---|---|---|
| India / Pakistan / Nepal | Tola | 11.6638 g |
| USA / Global markets | Troy Ounce | 31.1035 g |
| China / Hong Kong | Tael | 37.429 g |
| Europe / International | Gram | 1 g |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams is 1 tola of gold?
1 tola of gold equals exactly 11.6638 grams. This is the standard value used by gold markets in India, Pakistan, and other South Asian countries.
How many tola is 10 grams of gold?
10 grams of gold equals 0.8573 tola (10 / 11.6638 = 0.8573 tola).
What is the difference between tola and troy ounce?
1 troy ounce = 31.1035 grams = 2.667 tola. The troy ounce is the global commodity market standard, while tola is used in South Asian jewellery trade.
How many grams is 5 tola?
5 tola = 5 x 11.6638 = 58.319 grams.
Popular Gram to Tola Conversions
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- 5 grams to tola = 0.4287 tola
- 10 grams to tola = 0.8574 tola
- 20 grams to tola = 1.7147 tola
- 25 grams to tola = 2.1434 tola
- 30 grams to tola = 2.5721 tola
- 50 grams to tola = 4.2868 tola
- 100 grams to tola = 8.5735 tola
- 150 grams to tola = 12.8603 tola
- 200 grams to tola = 17.1471 tola
- 250 grams to tola = 21.4338 tola
- 500 grams to tola = 42.8677 tola
- 1,000 grams to tola = 85.7353 tola
Popular Tola to Gram Conversions
- 1 tola to grams = 11.6638 grams
- 2 tola to grams = 23.3276 grams
- 5 tola to grams = 58.319 grams
- 10 tola to grams = 116.638 grams
- 20 tola to grams = 233.2761 grams
- 50 tola to grams = 583.1902 grams
Conclusion
Converting grams to tola is straightforward: divide grams by 11.6638. Use the conversion tables above for instant reference when buying gold jewellery, checking gold rates, or calculating investment value. For more conversions, explore our free online calculators.