The tola is the traditional unit for weighing gold and silver across South Asia and the Middle East. The standardized tola is 11.6638 grams (often rounded to 11.66 g), so one tola of gold is a little over 11 and two-thirds grams.
Why it matters: jewellery in India and Pakistan is still priced per tola, while international markets quote per gram or per troy ounce. Converting lets you compare a local tola price against the world gold price in seconds — 10 tola is 116.64 g, and 1 tola is about 0.375 troy ounces.
Convert in 3 steps
- Open the faymox Tola Converter.
- Type the weight in tolas.
- Read the gram result instantly — or enter grams to convert back to tolas.
FAQ
How many grams are in one tola?
11.6638 grams, by the standardized tola. In everyday use it is usually rounded to 11.66 g.
Why is gold still sold in tolas?
Tradition and familiarity — South Asian jewellery markets have quoted gold per tola for centuries, and buyers find it easier to compare across shops than grams.
How do I convert grams back to tolas?
Divide grams by 11.6638. For example, 100 g is about 8.57 tolas — the converter does it both ways.