The Standard Bullion Definition of 1 Tola
Historically derived from the mass of 1 British silver rupee coin (standardized at 180 troy grains), 1 Tola was officially fixed at 11.6638 grams. Today, bullion dealers and jewelers across Pakistan (Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Multan, and Quetta) price gold per tola using this exact metric constant.
Traditional Weight Equivalents Table
| Unit Name | Equivalent in Tolas | Equivalent in Grams | Current 24K Rate (PKR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Tola | 1.000 Tola | 11.6638 g | Rs. 431,918 |
| 10 Grams | 0.85735 Tola | 10.0000 g | Rs. 370,306 |
| 1 Gram | 0.08573 Tola | 1.0000 g | Rs. 37,030.64 |
| 1 Troy Ounce | 2.6666 Tola | 31.1035 g | Rs. 1,151,783 |
| 1 Masha (1/12 tola) | 0.0833 Tola | 0.9720 g | Rs. 35,993 |
| 1 Ratti (1/96 tola) | 0.0104 Tola | 0.1215 g | Rs. 4,499 |
Converting Between Tolas and Grams
To convert between metric and traditional South Asian units easily:
- Tolas to Grams: Multiply by 11.6638 (see our Tola to Gram Conversion Guide).
- Grams to Tolas: Divide by 11.6638 (see our Gram to Tola Conversion Guide).
Today's 24K Gold Rate in Pakistan: Rs. 424,422 / tola
Apply these concepts directly with our real-time precious metals calculation tools.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a tola 10 grams or 11.66 grams?
A tola is officially 11.6638 grams. Some retail gold coins in other regions are informally minted in 10-gram rounds, but standard Pakistani bullion pricing for 1 tola always refers to 11.6638 grams.
How many tolas are in 1 kilogram of gold?
1 kilogram (1,000 grams) equals approximately 85.735 tolas of gold (1,000 ÷ 11.6638).
How many mashas and rattis are in a tola?
1 Tola equals 12 Masha, and 1 Masha equals 8 Ratti. Therefore, 1 Tola contains exactly 96 Ratti (12 × 8).