Calculate the equivalent price of gold per tola from a gram, kilogram or
troy-ounce reference price. Select the gold purity to estimate a
purity-adjusted tola price, and optionally enter a weight to calculate its
estimated gold value. The calculator uses the modern bullion convention of
1 tola = approximately 11.6638125 grams.
What Is a Tola of Gold?
Tola is a traditional South Asian weight unit that remains relevant in
some gold markets. For modern bullion calculations, one tola is commonly
treated as approximately 11.6638125 grams.
1 tola = 11.6638125 grams
Because the term has historical roots and regional variations, the exact
convention should always be checked when dealing with a particular market,
jewellery seller or historical source.
The modern bullion value used by this calculator provides a consistent
basis for converting gold prices between grams, tola, kilograms and troy
ounces.
How to Calculate Gold Price per Tola
If the gold price is quoted per gram, multiply the gram price by the number
of grams in one tola.
Price per tola = Price per gram × 11.6638125
If the reference is quoted per troy ounce, first account for the fact that
one troy ounce contains approximately 31.1034768 grams.
1 troy ounce ≈ 2.6666667 tola
Therefore, a troy-ounce quotation can be divided by approximately 2.6666667
to obtain its equivalent price per tola.
If the reference is quoted per kilogram, one kilogram contains approximately
85.7353249 modern bullion tola.
Price per tola = Price per kilogram ÷ 85.7353249
Gold Weight Conversion Reference
| Unit |
Approximate Equivalent |
| 1 tola |
11.6638125 g |
| 1 gram |
0.0857353 tola |
| 1 troy ounce |
2.6666667 tola |
| 1 kilogram |
85.7353249 tola |
| 10 tola |
116.638125 g |
| 100 tola |
1,166.38125 g |
Gold Price per Tola by Purity
Gold sold as jewellery or other alloys can contain less pure gold than a
24K reference. Karat expresses the nominal gold fraction out of 24 parts.
Purity-adjusted tola price = 24K tola price × (Karat ÷ 24)
For example, nominal 22K gold has a gold fraction of approximately 91.67%,
while 18K gold has a nominal gold fraction of 75%.
| Karat |
Nominal Gold Fraction |
Price Factor |
| 24K | 100.00% | 1.0000 |
| 23K | 95.83% | 0.9583 |
| 22K | 91.67% | 0.9167 |
| 21K | 87.50% | 0.8750 |
| 20K | 83.33% | 0.8333 |
| 18K | 75.00% | 0.7500 |
| 14K | 58.33% | 0.5833 |
| 10K | 41.67% | 0.4167 |
| 9K | 37.50% | 0.3750 |
Tola vs Gram vs Troy Ounce
These units should not be treated as interchangeable. Grams are metric
units, troy ounces are widely used for international precious-metal
quotations, and tola is a traditional unit still used in some gold markets.
| Unit |
Approximate Weight |
Common Gold Use |
| 1 gram |
1 g |
Small jewellery and weight calculations |
| 1 tola |
11.6638125 g |
Traditional bullion and jewellery markets |
| 1 troy ounce |
31.1034768 g |
International precious-metal quotations |
| 1 kilogram |
1,000 g |
Large bullion quantities |
When comparing gold prices, confirm both the weight unit and purity basis.
A price per tola cannot be compared directly with a price per gram without
converting the units first.
Using Tola Prices for Gold Jewellery
Tola pricing can be useful when comparing jewellery or bullion quotations
in markets where the unit is commonly used. The underlying metal value can
be estimated from the tola price and the item's weight.
Estimated metal value = Purity-adjusted price per tola × Weight in tola
However, a jewellery item's final selling price can include making charges,
design costs, gemstones, wastage, taxes, retailer margins and other
components that are not represented by a simple gold-to-weight calculation.
Why Tola Definitions Need Attention
Tola has been used historically in different regions and contexts, and
older sources may not use exactly the same weight convention as modern
bullion markets.
This calculator uses 11.6638125 grams per tola because that is the modern
bullion convention commonly used for gold pricing. If you are checking a
historical document or a specific local transaction, confirm the convention
being used before relying on the conversion.
Gold Market Price vs Actual Tola Price
A converted gold price per tola is a mathematical equivalent of the
reference price. A dealer's actual quoted tola price can be different.
Dealer premium
Physical gold products can carry premiums for fabrication, distribution,
authentication, refining or inventory.
Buy-sell spread
The price offered by a dealer to buy gold may differ from the price
charged when selling gold.
Jewellery charges
Jewellery can include labour, design, stones, wastage, taxes and
retailer margins in addition to its gold content.
Important Limitations
This calculator does not retrieve or guarantee a live gold market price.
The result depends on the reference price entered by the user.
The purity calculation is a theoretical karat-based estimate. It does not
assay, authenticate or test physical gold.
The tola conversion assumes the modern bullion convention of
11.6638125 grams per tola. Historical or regional conventions may differ.
For substantial commercial transactions, verify the applicable weight
standard, assay, quotation, premiums, taxes and settlement terms with the
relevant dealer or refiner.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams are in one tola of gold?
The modern bullion convention used by this calculator is 11.6638125 grams
per tola.
How do I calculate gold price per tola from price per gram?
Multiply the gold price per gram by 11.6638125.
How do I convert a troy-ounce gold price to tola?
One troy ounce is approximately 2.6666667 tola. Divide the troy-ounce price
by approximately 2.6666667 to obtain the equivalent price per tola.
How many tola are in one kilogram?
Using 11.6638125 grams per tola, one kilogram is approximately 85.7353249 tola.
Is one tola always exactly the same weight?
No. Historical and regional conventions can differ. This calculator uses the
modern bullion convention of 11.6638125 grams.
Does gold purity affect price per tola?
Yes. A purity-adjusted estimate depends on the selected karat and its nominal
gold fraction.
Is this a live gold price calculator?
No. It calculates from the reference price entered by the user and does not
guarantee a live market quotation.
Can I calculate the value of gold jewellery in tola?
Yes. Enter the reference price, select the purity and enter the jewellery
weight in tola, grams, troy ounces or kilograms.