Tola and bhori are the same weight; only the name differs. More precisely, 1 tola = 11.6638 g.
The tola is a traditional South Asian unit of weight, still used every day for gold and silver in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Nepal, and in gold markets across the Gulf. In Bangladesh the same weight is usually called a bhori (also written vori). This page gives the exact conversions, ready-made tables and a calculator.
How many grams is 1 tola?
1 tola = 11.664 grams. The exact figure is 11.6638 g, which is 180 troy grains. In everyday trade it is often rounded to 11.66 g or 11.67 g.
Tola to grams table
| Tola / Bhori | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tola | 11.664 g |
| 2 tola | 23.328 g |
| 3 tola | 34.992 g |
| 5 tola | 58.32 g |
| 7.5 tola | 87.48 g |
| 10 tola | 116.64 g |
| 52.5 tola | 612.36 g |
| 100 tola | 1,166.4 g (1.166 kg) |
Smaller units: ana, masha and ratti
A tola is divided in two common ways. In Bangladesh and eastern India it is split into 16 ana, each of 6 ratti. In Pakistan and northern India it is split into 12 masha, each of 8 ratti. Both give 96 ratti to the tola.
| Unit | Equals | Grams |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ratti | 1/96 tola | 0.1215 g |
| 1 ana | 6 ratti (1/16 tola) | 0.729 g |
| 1 masha | 8 ratti (1/12 tola) | 0.972 g |
| 4 ana | quarter tola | 2.916 g |
| 8 ana | half tola | 5.832 g |
| 16 ana | 1 tola (96 ratti) | 11.664 g |
Grams to tola table
| Grams | Tola / Bhori |
|---|---|
| 1 gram | 0.0857 tola |
| 10 grams | 0.857 tola |
| 100 grams | 8.573 tola |
| 1 troy ounce (31.1035 g) | 2.667 tola |
| 1 kilogram | 85.735 tola |
Tola, gram and bhori calculator
Zakat nisab in tola and grams
The nisab is the minimum wealth on which zakat becomes due. The commonly used figures are:
| Asset | Nisab | In grams |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | 7.5 tola | 87.48 g |
| Silver | 52.5 tola | 612.36 g |
For rulings on your own situation, please consult a qualified scholar.
Frequently asked questions
Is a tola the same as a bhori?
Yes. In Bangladesh 1 bhori (vori) is 1 tola, which is 11.664 grams.
How many tola is 10 grams of gold?
10 grams is about 0.857 tola, a little less than one tola.
How many tola are in 1 kg?
1 kilogram is about 85.735 tola.
How many grams is half a tola?
Half a tola (8 ana) is 5.832 grams.
How many ratti are in 1 tola?
96 ratti. That is 16 ana of 6 ratti, or 12 masha of 8 ratti.
