Convert Tola to Quintal (metric)
Convert tolas to quintals (metric) instantly. 1 tola = 0.000116638 quintal (metric) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Quintal (metric) 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.
Quintal (metric)
The metric quintal (q) equals 100 kilograms.
From Latin 'centenarius' (hundredweight) via Arabic 'qintar'.
Agriculture across India, Europe, and Latin America for grain and produce.
Fixed at 100 kg with the spread of the metric system in the 19th century.
Tola to Quintal (metric) 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 quintals (metric):
To convert tolas to quintals (metric), multiply the value in tolas by 0.000116638. To reverse, multiply quintals (metric) by 8573.5324183008.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in quintals (metric) updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Quintal (metric) to Tola converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert tolas to quintals (metric)
- Write down the value in tolas (tola).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.000116638.
- The product is the equivalent value in quintals (metric) (q).
- To reverse, multiply the quintal (metric) value by 8573.5324183008.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 tola to q:
1 × 0.000116638 = 0.000116638 q
Example 2 — Convert 100 tola to q:
100 × 0.000116638 = 0.0116638038 q
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 quintals (metric) daily when mixing metric and imperial tools.
10 tola × 0.000116638 = 0.0011663804 q
Real-world example — Postcard and small-object dimensions
A postcard is about 5 tolas wide. Converting to quintals (metric) is essential for international postal addressing forms that ask for dimensions in different units across countries.
5 tola × 0.000116638 = 0.0005831902 q
Real-world example — Ruler-scale measurements
A 30-tola school ruler converts cleanly to quintals (metric) — useful when buying a desk accessory from a retailer whose product specs use a different unit.
30 tola × 0.000116638 = 0.0034991411 q
Tola to Quintal (metric) conversion table
Standard reference values for converting tolas to quintals (metric):
| Tola [tola] | Quintal (metric) [q] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 1.16638e-6 |
| 0.1 | 1.16638e-5 |
| 1 | 0.000116638 |
| 2 | 0.0002332761 |
| 3 | 0.0003499141 |
| 4 | 0.0004665522 |
| 5 | 0.0005831902 |
| 10 | 0.0011663804 |
| 20 | 0.0023327608 |
| 30 | 0.0034991411 |
| 40 | 0.0046655215 |
| 50 | 0.0058319019 |
| 100 | 0.0116638038 |
| 500 | 0.058319019 |
| 1000 | 0.116638038 |
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 tola = 0.000116638 q) 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 Hydrographic Organization — Resolution on the Nautical Mile
International authority that standardised the nautical mile at exactly 1852 m in 1929 — the value adopted worldwide for sea and air navigation.