What is Tola? Types (Pakistani and Indian)
The Tola is a traditional South Asian unit used to measure gold and precious metals. While both India and Pakistan use the term “tola,” the actual mass associated with it has varied slightly by region and market practice. To provide reliable comparisons for our users worldwide, GoldPriceZ lists both versions — Indian and Pakistani Tola — using a standardized reference weight for consistency.
1. Indian Tola (Standard Reference)
The Indian Tola (also written “tolah”) is historically defined as:
- 0.375 Troy Ounce (oz)
- 11.6638 Grams (g)
This traditional weight is still used by Indian jewelers and in international bullion conversion charts. You can check real-time prices below:
2. Pakistani Tola (Market Practice)
In Pakistan, two conventions exist:
- The market Tola is approximately 12.5 grams (≈0.40125 troy oz), used by many local bullion dealers.
- The standardized Tola — 11.6638 grams — matches the older Indo-British standard and is still widely expected by users comparing international prices.
Because most users (especially those comparing Pakistan vs India or viewing USD prices) expect a unified standard, GoldPriceZ displays Pakistani Tola prices using the 11.6638 g weight for consistency. This ensures that prices shown across regions remain directly comparable, while we also note the 12.5 g version for those following the domestic convention.
Explore Pakistan Tola prices below:
3. Why GoldPriceZ Uses 11.6638 g for Both
Independent metrology and historical data sources — such as the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and regional archives — record the Tola as approximately 11.6638 g. Because most digital calculators, global bullion APIs, and cross-country comparison tables use this value, it has become the most widely accepted reference for online data consistency. Hence, GoldPriceZ maintains the 11.6638 g Tola as the default base even for Pakistani listings, while clearly noting both standards for transparency.
4. Legal & Transparency Note
To safeguard both users and the platform:
- All Tola conversions are for informational reference only.
- We note both 11.6638 g and 12.5 g tola standards but display the 11.6638 g version by default for international comparability.
- Actual gold trades, jewelry pricing, and local market rates may differ according to purity, making charges, and dealer conventions.
- Users are advised to confirm the locally recognized tola weight (11.6638 g or 12.5 g) before making any transactions.
This approach aligns with general international best practice for reference websites and ensures that our displayed values remain transparent and legally sound under informational publishing standards.
Disclaimer: GoldPriceZ provides gold rate data and traditional unit conversions purely for educational and reference purposes. “Tola” may refer to different nominal weights in local markets (11.6638 g / 12.5 g). GoldPriceZ adopts the 11.6638 g standard for most displayed prices to maintain global consistency and user clarity. External links and data are for reference only and may change without notice.
Last Updated: 15 November 2025
Silver Purity/types:
Unlike gold, silver is typically not classified by karats. Instead, silver purity is usually expressed as a percentage or parts per thousand. The most common purities are:
- Fine Silver (99.9%): Used in investment-grade bullion, coins, and bars.
- Sterling Silver (92.5%): Common in jewelry, silverware, and decorative items.
- Coin Silver (90%): Previously used in coins, now less common.
- Other Alloys: Lower purity silver used in budget or industrial applications.
Silver purity is often marked with stamps like "999," "925," or "900" to indicate the purity level.
- About Silver Types (in Detail),- Methodologies, and References
Description of Weight Units:
| Weight Unit | Equivalent in Grams |
|---|---|
| Kilogram | 1000 |
| Baht | 15.244 |
| Tola | 11.664 |
| Vori (Bori) | 11.664 |
| Tael | 37.429 |
| Pennyweight | 1.555 |
| Pound | 453.592 |
| Mithqal | 4.688 |
| Ratti | 0.121 |
| Carat | 0.2 |
| Masha | 3.885 |
| Troy Ounce(Ounce) | 31.1035 |
Description for currency:
Select your preferred currency to view silver prices. Prices are available in major global currencies like USD, EUR, GBP, and more. Choosing the correct currency ensures you see accurate and up-to-date pricing based on the exchange rate for your location or preference.
Live Silver Price Chart:
Use the duration options to view silver price trends over different time periods. 'Today' shows the current day's price movements, while '7 Days,' 'Month,' and '30 Days' provide recent trends. 'YTD' (Year-to-Date) and '1 Year' offer a longer-term view. Select 'More' for additional timeframes and detailed analysis.
This performance section provides an overview of silver price trends. The Summary tab offers an at-a-glance view with color-coded trend indicators showing percentage changes across key time horizons.
The Amount tab displays absolute value changes in both USD (global benchmark) and local currency, along with exchange rate movements, enabling precise profit/loss calculations.
The Percent tab reveals relative growth rates, essential for comparing silver's performance against other assets and inflation.
The History tab provides anchor price points on specific dates, supporting technical analysis and investment strategy backtesting.
Together, these tabs offer investors, jewelers, and economists multidimensional insights into silver's behavior across timeframes and currency perspectives.
Live Silver Price Calculator:
This tool estimates silver values using live market rates. Enter your silver weight, select a measurement unit (grams, tolas, ounces, etc.), and choose any currency. Click "Calculate" for instant valuation based on current prices. You can also switch tabs to value gold or convert currencies. All calculations reflect real-time market data for accurate precious metal valuation.
About this timestamp
The time shown here indicates when the price data was last fetched from our server. It is not the exact moment of a retail sale or trade, and may differ slightly from jewellery shops or live trading platforms because of data provider timing and currency conversion.
For transparency, full details of how prices are calculated and updated are available in the Reference section. There you can see the data sources, update frequency, and notes on what is included or excluded.
Silver Price Comparison by Purity:
This tool compares live silver prices across different purity levels and weight units. Switch between tabs to see values per ounce, gram, tola, or select "More" for units like baht, tael, etc. Each table shows today's current, lowest, and highest prices for every purity type in your chosen currency. Use the dropdown filters to focus on specific purities, switch weight measurements, or convert values to any global currency.
Silver Market Price Tool
This section shows live silver pricing with bid/ask spreads and customization options. View real-time market rates for different purity levels using the top tabs. The table displays three key prices per gram:
1. Current Price: Latest market rate
2. Bid Price: What buyers offer
3. Ask Price: What sellers request
Adjust the spread percentage to see how dealer margins affect prices, or add labor costs for jewelry valuation. Use the dropdowns to switch between purity levels, weight units, or currencies for international comparisons.
Silver Quantity Calculator Guide
This tool calculates silver prices for specific quantities in Pakistani Rupees. Select a weight unit (grams, tolas, ounces) using the tabs, or choose other units like "baht", "tael", etc. from the "More" dropdown. The table instantly shows spot, buy, and sell prices for common quantities (1, 5, 10 units) and allows custom quantity entry.
Key features:
1. Custom Quantity: Enter any amount for instant valuation
2. Spread Adjustment: Modify dealer margin spreads
3. Labor Costs: Add manufacturing fees for jewelry valuation
4. Live Rates: All prices update in real-time based on market data
Use the dropdowns to change silver purity, weight units, or convert prices to other currencies.
Silver Price History
This section tracks silver's value over time. The table shows daily prices with percentage changes, highlighting market activity and closures.
Reference Information
The following information is about the primary data used in the above sections for transparency and trustworthiness. This section details the weight unit, purity, and currency. It also provides update times and data sources to ensure all information is fresh and accurate for decision-making.