1 Tola in Grams: Tola, Sovereign, Ounce and Tael Conversions
One traditional tola is 11.664 grams. In Tamil Nadu and Kerala, gold is counted in sovereigns (pavan) of 8 grams, and international prices are quoted per troy ounce of 31.1035 grams.
| Unit | Grams | Where it is used |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tola | 11.664 | North India, Nepal, Pakistan, Gulf markets |
| 1 sovereign / pavan | 8 | Tamil Nadu, Kerala |
| 1 troy ounce | 31.1035 | International gold price |
| 1 Hong Kong tael | 37.429 | Hong Kong, southern China |
| 1 Vietnamese lượng | 37.5 | Vietnam |
| 1 Thai baht-weight | 15.244 | Thailand |
| 1 kilogram | 1,000 | Bars, silver prices |
"Tola" in shops today
Many people now say "tola" to mean 10 grams, because Indian prices are usually quoted per 10 g. When you buy, always ask for the weight in grams so there is no confusion.
Working out the price
Multiply the per-gram rate by the weight. With 22K gold at ₹12,800 per gram:
- 10 g = 12,800 × 10 = ₹1,28,000
- 1 tola = 12,800 × 11.664 = ₹1,49,299
- 1 sovereign = 12,800 × 8 = ₹1,02,400
Converting an ounce price to rupees per gram
₹ per gram = US$ per ounce × rupees per dollar ÷ 31.1035. At $4,000 an ounce and ₹88 to the dollar, that is about ₹11,317 per gram before Indian duty and taxes. The methodology page explains how we go from this to the Indian retail estimate.
Today's rate: 24K ₹13,790/g · 22K ₹12,641/g · 18K ₹10,343/g — see details
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