Convert Tola to Gram
Convert tolas to grams instantly. 1 tola = 11.6638038 gram — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Gram to Tola converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
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.
Gram
The gram (g) equals one-thousandth of a kilogram.
From Late Latin 'gramma', a small weight or scruple.
The everyday metric unit for food, medicine, and small objects.
Defined in 1795 as the mass of one cubic centimeter of water at melting point.
Tola to Gram 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 tolas and grams:
To convert tolas to grams, multiply the value in tolas by 11.6638038. To reverse, multiply grams by 0.0857353242.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in grams updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Gram to Tola converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert tolas to grams
- Write down the value in tolas (tola).
- Multiply that value by the factor 11.6638038.
- The product is the equivalent value in grams (g).
- To reverse, multiply the gram value by 0.0857353242.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 tola to g:
1 × 11.6638038 = 11.6638038 g
Example 2 — Convert 100 tola to g:
100 × 11.6638038 = 1166.38038 g
Real-world example — Postcard and small-object dimensions
A postcard is about 5 tolas wide. Converting to grams is essential for international postal addressing forms that ask for dimensions in different units across countries.
5 tola × 11.6638038 = 58.319019 g
Real-world example — Ruler-scale measurements
A 30-tola school ruler converts cleanly to grams — useful when buying a desk accessory from a retailer whose product specs use a different unit.
30 tola × 11.6638038 = 349.914114 g
Real-world example — Hardware-scale dimensions
A 10-tola fastener or component is about as long as a thumbnail. Mechanics and DIY enthusiasts convert between tolas and grams daily when mixing metric and imperial tools.
10 tola × 11.6638038 = 116.638038 g
Tola to Gram conversion table
Standard reference values for converting tolas to grams:
| Tola [tola] | Gram [g] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.116638038 |
| 0.1 | 1.16638038 |
| 1 | 11.6638038 |
| 2 | 23.3276076 |
| 3 | 34.9914114 |
| 4 | 46.6552152 |
| 5 | 58.319019 |
| 10 | 116.638038 |
| 20 | 233.276076 |
| 30 | 349.914114 |
| 40 | 466.552152 |
| 50 | 583.19019 |
| 100 | 1166.38038 |
| 500 | 5831.9019 |
| 1000 | 11663.8038 |
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 tola = 11.6638038 g) 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)
The treaty (signed by US
- International Astronomical Union — System of Astronomical Constants
The IAU defines astronomical units including the AU (149597870700 m exactly) light-year and parsec used in astronomy and astrophysics.