Convert Tola to Tael
Convert tolas to taels instantly. 1 tola = 0.3085714626 tael — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Tael 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.
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 to Tael 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 taels:
To convert tolas to taels, multiply the value in tolas by 0.3085714626. To reverse, multiply taels by 3.2407403835.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in taels updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Tael to Tola converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert tolas to taels
- Write down the value in tolas (tola).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.3085714626.
- The product is the equivalent value in taels (tael).
- To reverse, multiply the tael value by 3.2407403835.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 tola to tael:
1 × 0.3085714626 = 0.3085714626 tael
Example 2 — Convert 100 tola to tael:
100 × 0.3085714626 = 30.8571462586 tael
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 taels daily when mixing metric and imperial tools.
10 tola × 0.3085714626 = 3.0857146259 tael
Real-world example — Postcard and small-object dimensions
A postcard is about 5 tolas wide. Converting to taels is essential for international postal addressing forms that ask for dimensions in different units across countries.
5 tola × 0.3085714626 = 1.5428573129 tael
Real-world example — Ruler-scale measurements
A 30-tola school ruler converts cleanly to taels — useful when buying a desk accessory from a retailer whose product specs use a different unit.
30 tola × 0.3085714626 = 9.2571438776 tael
Tola to Tael conversion table
Standard reference values for converting tolas to taels:
| Tola [tola] | Tael [tael] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0030857146 |
| 0.1 | 0.0308571463 |
| 1 | 0.3085714626 |
| 2 | 0.6171429252 |
| 3 | 0.9257143878 |
| 4 | 1.2342858503 |
| 5 | 1.5428573129 |
| 10 | 3.0857146259 |
| 20 | 6.1714292517 |
| 30 | 9.2571438776 |
| 40 | 12.3428585034 |
| 50 | 15.4285731293 |
| 100 | 30.8571462586 |
| 500 | 154.2857312928 |
| 1000 | 308.5714625856 |
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 tola = 0.3085714626 tael) 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 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.