How to convert tolas to grains
One tola weighs 11.6638 grams and one grain weighs 0.0648 grams, so 1 tola = 179.9999 grains. Multiply any amount in tolas by 179.9999 to get grains, or divide by 179.9999 to go back.
Example
10 tolas × 179.9999 = 1,799.9994 grains. At today's price, that weight of pure gold is worth $15,527.
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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