How to convert tolas to taels
One tola weighs 11.6638 grams and one tael weighs 37.429 grams, so 1 tola = 0.3116 taels. Multiply any amount in tolas by 0.3116 to get taels, or divide by 0.3116 to go back.
Example
10 tolas × 0.3116 = 3.1162 taels. 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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