About this calculator
Results are shown to 9 significant figures, with a table of the same weight in every unit.
How to use it
- Enter the weight.
- Choose the unit it is in and the unit you want.
- Read the result, or see every unit in the table.
The formula
Result = value × (grams in the “from” unit) ÷ (grams in the “to” unit)
- 1 pound
- 453.59237 g exactly
- 1 ounce
- 1/16 pound = 28.3495 g
- 1 tola
- 11.6638 g (180 grains)
- 1 quintal
- 100 kg
- 1 carat
- 0.2 g
Worked example
Gold and body weight
- 10 g of gold = 10 ÷ 11.6638 = 0.857 tola.
- 1 tola = 11.6638 g.
- 70 kg = 70,000 ÷ 453.59237 = 154.32 lb.
What the result means
Gold prices in India are usually quoted per 10 grams, not per tola, even though many people still talk in tolas. Use grams when comparing prices.
A carat as a weight (0.2 g, used for gemstones) is different from karat for gold purity, such as 22K.
Assumptions
- The tola is the standard 11.6638 g used since India adopted metric weights.
Limitations
- Older local units such as the maund or seer varied by region and are not included.
- Weight on scales depends slightly on location; this converter treats weight and mass as the same, as everyday use does.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams are in a tola?
11.6638 grams. Some jewellers round it to 11.66 g.
How many pounds is 1 kg?
2.20462 lb. One pound is exactly 0.45359237 kg.
How much is a quintal?
100 kg. Ten quintals make one tonne.
Last reviewed on 1 October 2026. Found a mistake? Tell us.