Silver Price Per Tola Today
Live silver price per tola in USD. 1 tola = 11.6638 grams (used in South Asia). Prices shown for .999 fine, .925 sterling, .900 coin, and .800 silver purities.
The current price of silver per tola is $27.15 for .999 fine silver. Sterling silver (.925) is $25.12 per tola.
.999 Fine
$27.15
per tola
.925 Sterling
$25.12
per tola
.900 Coin
$24.44
per tola
.800 Silver
$21.72
per tola
Calculated from XAG/USD spot: $72.41/oz. 1 tola = 11.6638 grams (used in South Asia). Source: TwelveData.
Silver Price by Quantity (Tolas)
| Quantity | .999 Fine | .925 Sterling | .900 Coin | .800 Silver |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tola | $27.15 | $25.12 | $24.44 | $21.72 |
| 5 tolas | $135.77 | $125.58 | $122.19 | $108.61 |
| 10 tolas | $271.53 | $251.17 | $244.38 | $217.22 |
| 50 tolas | $1,357.65 | $1,255.83 | $1,221.89 | $1,086.12 |
The Tola in Silver Markets
The tola (also spelled “tolah”) is a traditional unit of weight used across South Asia and the Middle East for precious metals trading. One tola equals exactly 11.6638 grams, or 3/8 of a troy ounce. The unit was standardized by the Indian government in 1833 under the Indian Weights and Measures Act.
In India, the world’s largest physical silver market, retail prices are quoted per tola or per 10 grams. Local tola rates include a premium over the international spot price that reflects import duties (currently 7.5%), GST (3%), and dealer margins. This means the Indian tola rate is typically 15-25% above the converted spot price.
The tola remains deeply embedded in South Asian commerce despite metrication efforts. Bullion dealers in Mumbai, Karachi, Dhaka, and Dubai quote silver in tolas alongside grams. During peak buying seasons such as Diwali, Dhanteras, and the wedding season (November through February), tola-denominated silver demand can move local premiums significantly above international spot prices, reflecting the cultural importance of precious metals in South Asian economies.
Silver Tola Products
- Tola bars — Available in 1, 5, and 10 tola sizes from Indian and Middle Eastern refiners. Common purities: .999 and .925.
- Silver coins — Indian mints produce commemorative silver coins in tola denominations for gifting during Diwali and weddings.
- Jewelry — Silver jewelry in South Asia is priced per tola of the finished product, with additional making charges (10-25% of silver value).
Conversion: 1 tola = 11.6638 grams (used in South Asia)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is 1 tola of silver worth today?
A tola equals 11.6638 grams (approximately 3/8 of a troy ounce). Check the live price at the top of this page for the current tola value across purities.
What is a tola and how does it relate to grams?
A tola is a traditional South Asian unit of weight equal to 11.6638 grams or 3/8 of a troy ounce. It is the standard unit for precious metals trading in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and parts of the Middle East. The word tola originates from the Sanskrit tulā meaning balance or scale.
How do you convert silver price from ounces to tolas?
Divide the troy ounce price by 31.1035 to get the gram price, then multiply by 11.6638 to get the tola price. Alternatively, multiply the troy ounce price by 0.375 (since 1 tola = 3/8 troy ounce).
Where is tola pricing commonly used for silver?
Tola pricing is standard in India (where it is the primary unit at jewelers and bullion dealers), Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and the Gulf states (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait). Indian silver markets quote daily tola rates that include local taxes and import duties on top of the international spot price.