Convert Tael to Tola
Convert taels to tolas instantly. 1 tael = 3.2407403835 tola — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Tola to Tael converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Tael
The tael equals about 37.8 grams (ten mace).
From Malay 'tahil'; the Chinese unit is the 'liang'.
East Asian precious-metal and traditional-medicine commerce.
A long-standing East Asian trade weight, with regional variants.
Tola
The tola equals 180 troy grains, about 11.6638 grams (three-eighths of a troy ounce).
From Sanskrit 'tula', meaning a balance or weighing.
The primary unit for gold and silver across India, Pakistan, and Nepal.
Fixed at 180 grains under British India in 1833.
Tael 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 taels and tolas:
To convert taels to tolas, multiply the value in taels by 3.2407403835. To reverse, multiply tolas by 0.3085714626.
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 Tael converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert taels to tolas
- Write down the value in taels (tael).
- Multiply that value by the factor 3.2407403835.
- The product is the equivalent value in tolas (tola).
- To reverse, multiply the tola value by 0.3085714626.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 tael to tola:
1 × 3.2407403835 = 3.2407403835 tola
Example 2 — Convert 100 tael to tola:
100 × 3.2407403835 = 324.074038351 tola
Real-world example — Ruler-scale measurements
A 30-tael school ruler converts cleanly to tolas — useful when buying a desk accessory from a retailer whose product specs use a different unit.
30 tael × 3.2407403835 = 97.2222115053 tola
Real-world example — Hardware-scale dimensions
A 10-tael fastener or component is about as long as a thumbnail. Mechanics and DIY enthusiasts convert between taels and tolas daily when mixing metric and imperial tools.
10 tael × 3.2407403835 = 32.4074038351 tola
Real-world example — Postcard and small-object dimensions
A postcard is about 5 taels wide. Converting to tolas is essential for international postal addressing forms that ask for dimensions in different units across countries.
5 tael × 3.2407403835 = 16.2037019176 tola
Tael to Tola conversion table
Standard reference values for converting taels to tolas:
| Tael [tael] | Tola [tola] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0324074038 |
| 0.1 | 0.3240740384 |
| 1 | 3.2407403835 |
| 2 | 6.481480767 |
| 3 | 9.7222211505 |
| 4 | 12.962961534 |
| 5 | 16.2037019176 |
| 10 | 32.4074038351 |
| 20 | 64.8148076702 |
| 30 | 97.2222115053 |
| 40 | 129.6296153404 |
| 50 | 162.0370191755 |
| 100 | 324.074038351 |
| 500 | 1620.3701917551 |
| 1000 | 3240.7403835102 |
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 tael = 3.2407403835 tola) verified against the following authoritative sources:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure 9th ed.)
Official BIPM publication defining the seven SI base units (including the meter) and the rules for their use. The global authority on units of measurement.
- NIST — Guide to the SI
US National Institute of Standards and Technology reference covering the SI base and derived units with definitions and usage rules for US technical practice.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
Detailed NIST guide covering exact conversion factors between SI and US customary units along with formatting and rounding conventions.
- NIST — Refinement of values for the yard and pound (Federal Register 1959)
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- International Astronomical Union — System of Astronomical Constants
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