A tola is a traditional unit of weight used in India, primarily for measuring gold and precious metals.
History and Origins
The tola has its roots in ancient India, with its origin tracing back to the Mughal era. It was initially based on the weight of a seed, the tola seed, which was used for measuring grains.
Current Usage
Although the metric system is widely used in India, the tola remains a popular unit for measuring gold and silver. It is still used by jewelers and gold traders in many parts of the country.
Conversion
- 1 tola = 11.6638 grams
- 1 gram = 0.085735 tola
Practical Examples
- A gold necklace weighing 10 tola would weigh approximately 116.64 grams.
- A silver coin weighing 5 tola would weigh approximately 58.32 grams.
Note: The tola is not a standardized unit, and its value can vary slightly depending on the region and the specific jeweler or trader.
