Tola to Gram, Gold Weight Converter

What a tola is

A tola is a traditional South Asian unit of weight still widely used for gold. One tola equals 11.6638 grams. Many buyers from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal price bangles, chains and coins by the tola even though UAE price boards quote per gram.

Valuing a tola

To value a tola of gold, multiply today’s per-gram rate for your karat by 11.6638, then add the making charge. For example, a tola of 22K is 11.6638 times the 22K per-gram rate. Our per-tola page and calculator do this automatically at the live rate.

The practical takeaway

Across every UAE emirate the per-gram gold rate is standardised, so the levers you actually control when buying are the negotiable making charge (about 3% to 8% on simple pieces, up to 35% on intricate handmade work), the 5% VAT that visitors can reclaim at the airport, and choosing the right karat and shop. Confirm the purity hallmark, compare a few jewellers, and use our live rate page and calculator to check the metal value before you negotiate the making charge.