Tola to Kilogram Converter

1 Tola = 0.0116638038 Kilogram
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Tola (tola) - Definition and Overview

What is Tola?

The Tola also known as Thola or Thulam, is a traditional Ancient Indian and South Asian unit of mass, equal to 11.6638038 grams.

Summary

  • Tola (Thola or Thulam) is a traditional unit of mass used in South Asia, particularly in India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh, for measuring gold, silver, and other precious metals
  • One tola is equal to 11.6638038 grams
  • The Tola was widely used during the Mughal era and later standardized by the British in 1833 as 180 grains (≈11.66g)

Kilogram (kg) - Definition and Overview

What is Kilogram?

A unit of mass in the metric system. 1 kilogram(kg) is equal to one thousand grams.

Summary

  • A kilogram is a unit of mass in the metric system
  • One kilogram is equal to one thousand grams
  • The symbol for kilogram is kg.

Traditional Fractions of Kilogram (kg)

Kal, Ara, and Mukkal are traditional fractional units commonly used in South India, particularly in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. These terms are used in markets and everyday conversations when buying or selling groceries, vegetables, rice, or other bulk items.

  • Kal Kilogram

    "Kal Kilogram" refers to one-quarter (1/4) of a Kilogram, which is equal to 0.25 Kilogram or 250 Grams.

  • Ara Kilogram

    "Arra Kilogram" (also spelled as Arra Kilogram) represents half (1/2) of a Kilogram, which corresponds to 0.5 Kilogram or 500 Grams.

  • Mukkal Kilogram

    "Mukkal Kilogram" denotes three-quarters (3/4) of a Kilogram. This is equivalent to 0.75 Kilogram or 750 Grams.

How to Convert Tola to Kilogram?

1 Tola is equal to 0.0116638038 Kilogram. To convert Tola to Kilogram, use this simple formula:

Kilogram = Tola x 0.0116638038

So, just multiply the number of Tola by 0.0116638038 to get equivalent value in Kilogram.

Example 1:

Convert 5 Tola to Kilogram
5 x 0.0116638038 = 0.058319019 Kilogram

Example 2:

Convert 7.5 Tola to Kilogram
7.5 x 0.0116638038 = 0.0874785285 Kilogram

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