How to convert grains to taels
One grain weighs 0.0648 grams and one tael weighs 37.429 grams, so 1 grain = 0.0017 taels. Multiply any amount in grains by 0.0017 to get taels, or divide by 0.0017 to go back.
Example
10 grains × 0.0017 = 0.0173 taels. At today's price, that weight of pure gold is worth $86.26.
Why units matter for precious metals
Bullion is priced in troy ounces, jewelry in grams, South Asian markets in tolas and Chinese markets in taels. Mixing up the avoirdupois ounce (28.35 g) and troy ounce (31.10 g) is a common 9.7% error when comparing prices.
- Ask sellers which ounce they mean.
- Convert everything to grams before comparing offers.
- Use the exact factors on this page rather than rounded ones for large amounts.
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