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
Quick Answers: Common Gram to Tola Conversions
All values use the standard tola of 11.6638 grams (1 tola = 11.6638 g). To convert, divide grams by 11.6638.
1 tola in grams
1 tola = 11.6638 g. It is 12 masha or 96 ratti.
10 gram to tola
10 g = 0.8574 tola. Calculation: 10 ÷ 11.6638 = 0.8574 tola (a little under 1 tola).
30 gram to tola
30 g = 2.5721 tola. Calculation: 30 ÷ 11.6638 = 2.5721 tola (about 2 tola and 6.7 g).
50 gram to tola
50 g = 4.2868 tola. Calculation: 50 ÷ 11.6638 = 4.2868 tola (about 4 tola and 3.3 g).
100 gram to tola
100 g = 8.5735 tola. Calculation: 100 ÷ 11.6638 = 8.5735 tola (about 8 tola and 6.7 g).
200 gram to tola
200 g = 17.1471 tola. Calculation: 200 ÷ 11.6638 = 17.1471 tola (about 17 tola and 1.7 g).
Note on the “10 gram tola”: some jewellers and rate boards quote prices per 10 g and call that a “tola”. That is a pricing habit, not the real tola. A real tola is 11.6638 g. Before you compare rates, check which one the seller means. 10 g is about 14% lighter.
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 | 0.8574 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 0.8574 tola (10 / 11.6638 = 0.8574 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.
Gram to Tola Quick Reference
The most-searched gold weight conversions, using the standard jewellery-trade value of 1 tola = 11.6638 grams.
| Grams | Tola | Grams | Tola |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 g | 0.4287 tola | 100 g | 8.5735 tola |
| 10 g | 0.8574 tola | 150 g | 12.8603 tola |
| 20 g | 1.7147 tola | 200 g | 17.1471 tola |
| 25 g | 2.1434 tola | 250 g | 21.4338 tola |
| 30 g | 2.5721 tola | 500 g | 42.8677 tola |
| 50 g | 4.2868 tola | 1,000 g | 85.7353 tola |
Tola to Gram Quick Reference
| Tola | Grams | Tola | Grams |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tola | 11.6638 g | 10 tola | 116.638 g |
| 2 tola | 23.3276 g | 20 tola | 233.2761 g |
| 5 tola | 58.319 g | 50 tola | 583.1902 g |
Tola, Masha and Ratti — Traditional Gold Units
Indian and Pakistani jewellers still subdivide the tola into masha and ratti. One tola is 12 masha, and one masha is 8 ratti, so a tola contains 96 ratti in total.
| Unit | Equals | In grams |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tola | 12 masha / 96 ratti | 11.6638 g |
| 1 masha | 8 ratti | 0.9720 g |
| 1 ratti | — | 0.1215 g |
To convert grams into masha, divide by 0.9720. To convert grams into ratti, divide by 0.1215. For example, 10 grams of gold is about 10.29 masha, or roughly 82.3 ratti.
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.
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