Tola to Gram Converter

About this Tola to Gram Converter

The Tola to Gram Converter changes gold and silver weight between tola, the traditional unit still used to quote gold and silver rates across Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Nepal, and the metric and troy units used internationally.

Because gold and silver are priced per tola in South Asian markets but often per gram or per troy ounce in international pricing and jewelry appraisals, converting between these units correctly matters directly for how much you pay or receive, and a small rounding error compounds quickly at gold-level prices.

For related tasks, try Weight Converter, Ser to KG Converter or Zakat Calculator.

How the calculation works

One tola equals 11.6638 grams, the standard value used by bullion markets and jewellers across South Asia. Troy ounce uses the standard 31.1034768 grams per ounce.

How to use it

1. Enter the weight and choose its current unit.
2. Choose the unit you want to convert to.
3. Select Convert to see the equivalent weight.

Practical example

1 tola equals 11.6638 grams, so a 10-tola gold amount weighs 116.638 grams, or about 3.75 troy ounces.

At a hypothetical rate of 20,000 per 10 grams, a 5-tola gold item (5 × 11.6638 = 58.319 grams) would be worth approximately 58.319 × 2,000 = 116,638 at that per-gram rate.

Things to double-check

Jewelers sometimes quote tola-based gold prices for 24-karat (pure) gold even when the actual jewelry is a lower karat like 22K or 18K, which contains proportionally less gold by weight. Always confirm which karat a quoted rate refers to before using this converter to estimate the value of a specific piece of jewelry.

Tola, grams and troy ounces

One tola is 11.6638 grams, the standard value used by bullion markets and jewellers across South Asia. So 5 tola is 58.319 grams, and 10 tola is 116.638 grams, or about 3.75 troy ounces. A troy ounce is 31.1035 grams, which is the unit used in international gold prices, and one tola is almost exactly 0.375 troy ounces. These relationships let you compare local rates with international ones.

From price per tola to price per gram

To find the price per gram, divide the price per tola by 11.6638. If gold is 250,000 per tola, the price per gram is about 21,435. A 6.5 gram ring of pure gold at that rate is worth about 139,300. Remember that this is the metal value only. Jewellery prices include making charges, wastage allowances and sometimes stones, and the shop's buying rate is lower than its selling rate.

Purity and karats

Gold purity is measured in karats, where 24 karat is nearly pure. A 22 karat piece is 22 over 24, or about 91.7 percent gold, and an 18 karat piece is 75 percent. If the rate you see is for 24 karat gold, a 22 karat ornament contains less gold by weight, so its value is lower for the same weight. Ask for the hallmark or purity certificate, and compare the weight of pure gold when you compare pieces.

Buying and selling safely

Weigh jewellery on a certified digital scale in front of you and note the weight with and without stones, since stones and enamel are usually not gold. Ask how making charges and wastage are calculated, and get an itemised receipt with weight, purity, rate and charges. When you sell, ask for the buyback policy beforehand. The converter gives the unit conversion, but market prices change constantly, so confirm the current rate with the shop or a trusted source.

From international prices to a tola rate

International gold is priced per troy ounce, and one tola is 0.375 troy ounces. As an example only, if gold were 2,000 dollars per ounce, one tola would be worth 750 dollars before any premium, and the price per gram would be about 64.30 dollars. Multiply by the exchange rate to get the local price. The local market rate also includes import costs, taxes and dealer margins, so it differs from this simple conversion. Use the calculation to check whether a quoted local rate is in a reasonable range.

Worked examples

Using 11.6638 grams per tola, 3.5 tola is about 40.82 grams. A piece weighing 25 grams is about 2.14 tola. A troy ounce of 31.1035 grams is about 2.667 tola, which is why a price of 2,000 dollars per ounce works out to 750 dollars per tola before premiums. A gold bar of 100 grams is about 8.57 tola. When you work with jewellery, remember that the total weight includes any stones or enamel, so ask for the net gold weight as well as the gross weight.

Purity and karats

Gold purity is stated in karats, where 24 karat is nearly pure. A 22 karat piece is 91.67 percent gold, 21 karat is 87.5 percent and 18 karat is 75 percent. Five tola of 22 karat jewellery therefore contains about 4.58 tola of pure gold. Rates in the market are often quoted for 24 karat gold, so the value of a 22 karat ornament is lower by the purity ratio. Ask for the purity in writing and, for important purchases, a hallmark or test certificate from an assay office.

How jewellery is priced

The price of an ornament usually has several parts: the gold at the day's rate for its purity, making charges that cover the craftsmanship, sometimes a wastage allowance, and the value of any stones. As an illustration only, if 22 karat gold were priced at 290,000 per tola, a 3 tola piece would be 870,000 for the metal, and making charges of 8 percent would add 69,600, for a total of 939,600. Making charges and wastage vary by shop and design, so compare quotes, and ask how the charges are calculated.

Buying and selling safely

Weigh jewellery on a certified digital scale in front of you, and get an itemised invoice that lists weight, purity, rate, making charges and stones. Ask about the buyback policy before you buy, since shops usually deduct for wastage and making charges when they repurchase. Bullion bars and coins carry lower making charges than jewellery and are easier to sell, but need secure storage. Keep your receipts and any certificates, and check the price against several sources on the day you transact.

Key terms explained

A tola is a traditional unit of weight used for gold and silver in South Asia, equal to 11.6638 grams. A masha is one twelfth of a tola and a ratti is about one eighth of a masha. A troy ounce is the unit of the international precious metals market, 31.1035 grams. Karat measures gold purity out of 24 parts. A hallmark is an official stamp certifying purity. Making charges are the cost of crafting jewellery, and wastage is an allowance for metal lost in making.

Rules of thumb and quick checks

Multiply tola by 11.66 to get grams, and divide grams by 11.66 to get tola. A troy ounce is about 2.67 tola, and ten grams is about 0.86 tola. Gold at 24 karat is about 99.9 percent pure, 22 karat is 91.7 percent and 18 karat is 75 percent. To estimate the value of an ornament, multiply the weight by the pure fraction and the day's rate, then add making charges. Ask for a written, itemised invoice.

Read the full guide

Want the background, a step-by-step example and the common mistakes? Read How Many Grams in a Tola? Tola, Masha and Ratti Explained. One tola is 11.6638 grams. Learn the tola, masha and ratti system, gold purity, how to convert price per tola to price per gram, and zakat nisab weights.

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