Tola vs Gram: Gold Weight Explained
When checking gold prices in Pakistan, you will often see rates quoted per tola, per 10 grams, or per gram. Understanding the difference helps you compare gold prices, calculate jewellery value, and avoid confusion when buying or selling gold.
The most important conversion to remember is:
1 Tola = 11.6638 Grams
What Is a Tola?
A tola is a traditional South Asian unit of weight commonly used in Pakistan's gold and jewellery markets. Gold rates are often quoted per tola, particularly for 24K gold.
One tola of gold weighs approximately 11.6638 grams.
What Is a Gram?
A gram is a metric unit of weight widely used for jewellery, gold bars, and digital weighing. Jewellers often measure individual items in grams because it allows precise weight and price calculations.
Tola vs Gram Conversion Table
| Gold Weight | Equivalent |
|---|---|
| 1 tola | 11.6638 grams |
| Half tola | 5.8319 grams |
| Quarter tola | 2.916 grams |
| 5 grams | 0.4287 tola |
| 10 grams | 0.8573 tola |
| 100 grams | 8.5735 tolas |
Important: One tola is not equal to 10 grams. It contains approximately 1.6638 grams more.
How to Convert Tola Into Grams
Use this formula:
Grams = Tola × 11.6638
For example, 3 tolas of gold equal:
3 × 11.6638 = 34.9914 grams
Therefore, 3 tolas is approximately 34.99 grams.
How to Convert Grams Into Tola
Use this formula:
Tola = Grams ÷ 11.6638
For example, 25 grams of gold equal:
25 ÷ 11.6638 ≈ 2.14 tolas
How to Calculate Gold Price Per Gram From Tola Rate
If the gold rate is Rs450,000 per tola, divide it by 11.6638 to calculate the per-gram price.
Rs450,000 ÷ 11.6638 ≈ Rs38,580 per gram.
The same formula works for any per-tola rate.
Price per gram = Price per tola ÷ 11.6638
To calculate the price per tola from the gram rate:
Price per tola = Price per gram × 11.6638
Why Do Pakistani Jewellers Use Both Tola and Gram?
The tola remains popular in Pakistan because of traditional buying and selling practices. Grams are commonly used for precise weighing, smaller jewellery items, gold bars, and price calculations.
Both units measure weight. The difference is simply the measurement system used.
International gold prices, meanwhile, are commonly quoted in US dollars per troy ounce. One troy ounce equals approximately 31.1035 grams.
Does Gold Purity Affect Weight Conversion?
No. The conversion between tolas and grams remains the same regardless of gold purity.
However, purity affects the amount of pure gold contained in an item.
For example, 1 tola of 22K gold weighs 11.6638 grams, but it contains approximately 10.69 grams of pure gold. One tola of 24K gold contains nearly the full weight in gold.
When calculating jewellery value, also consider net gold weight, stones, and making charges.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams are in one tola of gold?
One tola equals approximately 11.6638 grams.
Is 10 grams equal to one tola?
No. Ten grams equals approximately 0.8573 tola.
How many tolas are in 100 grams of gold?
100 ÷ 11.6638 ≈ 8.57 tolas.
How much is half a tola in grams?
Half a tola equals approximately 5.8319 grams.
How do I calculate the gold price per gram in Pakistan?
Divide the per-tola gold rate by 11.6638.
Why is the jeweller's price different from the calculated gold value?
The final price may include making charges, gemstones, wastage charges, and the jeweller's margin.
Final Thoughts
The main difference between a tola and a gram is the weight measurement. Remember that 1 tola = 11.6638 grams to convert gold weights and compare prices accurately.
Before buying or selling gold in Pakistan, check the current market rate, gold purity, net gold weight, and applicable jewellery charges.
Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only. Gold rates and jewellery charges may vary between markets and sellers. Confirm the latest prices before making a transaction.