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Convert Gram to Tola

Convert grams to tolas instantly. 1 gram = 0.0857353242 tola — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Tola to Gram converter for the reverse conversion.

Written by Sunith Babu L, Ph.D., Lead Engineer Reviewed by Dr. Ashok Kumar K, Ph.D.
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Units explained

Metric / SI

Gram

What is a gram?

The gram (g) equals one-thousandth of a kilogram.

Origin of the gram

From Late Latin 'gramma', a small weight or scruple.

Where it is used

The everyday metric unit for food, medicine, and small objects.

When and where it was developed

Defined in 1795 as the mass of one cubic centimeter of water at melting point.

Indian / South Asian

Tola

What is a tola?

The tola equals 180 troy grains, about 11.6638 grams (three-eighths of a troy ounce).

Origin of the tola

From Sanskrit 'tula', meaning a balance or weighing.

Where it is used

The primary unit for gold and silver across India, Pakistan, and Nepal.

When and where it was developed

Fixed at 180 grains under British India in 1833.

Gram to Tola conversion formula

Note: this conversion uses a generally accepted modern value. Historical and regional definitions of this unit varied across times and places.

The relationship between grams and tolas:

1 g = 0.0857353242 tola
1 tola = 11.6638038 g

To convert grams to tolas, multiply the value in grams by 0.0857353242. To reverse, multiply tolas by 11.6638038.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in tolas updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Tola to Gram converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert grams to tolas

  1. Write down the value in grams (g).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.0857353242.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in tolas (tola).
  4. To reverse, multiply the tola value by 11.6638038.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 g to tola:
1 × 0.0857353242 = 0.0857353242 tola

Example 2 — Convert 100 g to tola:
100 × 0.0857353242 = 8.5735324183 tola

Real-world example — Ruler-scale measurements

A 30-gram school ruler converts cleanly to tolas — useful when buying a desk accessory from a retailer whose product specs use a different unit.

30 g × 0.0857353242 = 2.5720597255 tola

Real-world example — Hardware-scale dimensions

A 10-gram fastener or component is about as long as a thumbnail. Mechanics and DIY enthusiasts convert between grams and tolas daily when mixing metric and imperial tools.

10 g × 0.0857353242 = 0.8573532418 tola

Real-world example — Postcard and small-object dimensions

A postcard is about 5 grams wide. Converting to tolas is essential for international postal addressing forms that ask for dimensions in different units across countries.

5 g × 0.0857353242 = 0.4286766209 tola

Gram to Tola conversion table

Standard reference values for converting grams to tolas:

Gram [g]Tola [tola]
0.010.0008573532
0.10.0085735324
10.0857353242
20.1714706484
30.2572059725
40.3429412967
50.4286766209
100.8573532418
201.7147064837
302.5720597255
403.4294129673
504.2867662092
1008.5735324183
50042.8676620915
100085.735324183

Frequently asked questions

How many tolas is 1 gram?
1 gram equals 0.0857353242 tola.
How do I convert grams to tolas?
Multiply the value in grams by 0.0857353242 to get tolas.
How do I convert tolas back to grams?
Multiply the value in tolas by 11.6638038, or use the Tola to Gram converter.
How many tolas is 100 grams?
100 grams equals 8.5735324183 tolas, because 100 × 0.0857353242 = 8.5735324183.

Convert Gram to other weight units

Show all Gram conversions
Metric / SI (17 units)
Gram to Attogram (ag) Gram to Femtogram (fg) Gram to Picogram (pg) Gram to Nanogram (ng) Gram to Microgram (µg) Gram to Milligram (mg) Gram to Centigram (cg) Gram to Decigram (dg) Gram to Dekagram (dag) Gram to Hectogram (hg) Gram to Kilogram (kg) Gram to Quintal (metric) (q) Gram to Metric Ton (t) Gram to Gigagram (Gg) Gram to Teragram (Tg) Gram to Petagram (Pg) Gram to Exagram (Eg)
Avoirdupois (15 units)
Gram to Grain (gr) Gram to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Gram to Ounce (oz) Gram to Pound (lb) Gram to Clove (clove) Gram to Stone (US) (st) Gram to Stone (UK) (st) Gram to Quarter (US) (qr) Gram to Quarter (UK) (qr) Gram to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Gram to Hundredweight (UK) (cwt) Gram to Wey (wey) Gram to Kilopound (kip) (kip) Gram to Ton (short, US) (sh tn) Gram to Ton (long, UK) (long tn)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Gram to Point (1/100 carat) (pt) Gram to Carat (metric) (ct) Gram to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Gram to Pennyweight (dwt) Gram to Momme (mom) Gram to Mace (mace) Gram to Dram (apothecary/troy) (dr ap) Gram to Troy Ounce (oz t) Gram to Tael (tael) Gram to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Gram to Ratti (ratti) Gram to Masha (masha) Gram to Tola (tola) Gram to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Gram to Seer (Ser) (seer) Gram to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Gram to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Gram to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Gram to Muon Mass (mµ) Gram to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Gram to Proton Mass (mp) Gram to Neutron Mass (mn) Gram to Deuteron Mass (md) Gram to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Gram to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Gram to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Gram to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Gram to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Gram to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Gram to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Gram to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Gram to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Gram to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Gram to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Gram to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Gram to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Gram to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Gram to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Gram to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Gram to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Gram to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Gram to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Gram to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (5 units)
Gram to Poundal (pdl) Gram to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Gram to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Gram to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl) Gram to Slug (slug)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 g = 0.0857353242 tola) verified against the following authoritative sources:

Results are provided for general reference. Verify critical measurements against an authoritative standard.