Convert Mace to Tola
Convert maces to tolas instantly. 1 mace = 0.3240740384 tola — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Tola to Mace converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Mace
The mace equals one-tenth of a tael, about 3.78 grams.
From the Chinese 'qian'; 'mace' is the European trade name.
Chinese and Southeast Asian gold and traditional-medicine trade.
Part of the traditional Chinese tael system.
Tola
The tola equals 180 troy grains, about 11.6638 grams (three-eighths of a troy ounce).
From Sanskrit 'tula', meaning a balance or weighing.
The primary unit for gold and silver across India, Pakistan, and Nepal.
Fixed at 180 grains under British India in 1833.
Mace to Tola conversion formula
Note: this conversion uses a generally accepted modern value. Historical and regional definitions of this unit varied across times and places.
The relationship between maces and tolas:
To convert maces to tolas, multiply the value in maces by 0.3240740384. To reverse, multiply tolas by 3.0857146259.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in tolas updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Tola to Mace converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert maces to tolas
- Write down the value in maces (mace).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.3240740384.
- The product is the equivalent value in tolas (tola).
- To reverse, multiply the tola value by 3.0857146259.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 mace to tola:
1 × 0.3240740384 = 0.3240740384 tola
Example 2 — Convert 100 mace to tola:
100 × 0.3240740384 = 32.4074038351 tola
Real-world example — Postcard and small-object dimensions
A postcard is about 5 maces wide. Converting to tolas is essential for international postal addressing forms that ask for dimensions in different units across countries.
5 mace × 0.3240740384 = 1.6203701918 tola
Real-world example — Ruler-scale measurements
A 30-mace school ruler converts cleanly to tolas — useful when buying a desk accessory from a retailer whose product specs use a different unit.
30 mace × 0.3240740384 = 9.7222211505 tola
Real-world example — Hardware-scale dimensions
A 10-mace fastener or component is about as long as a thumbnail. Mechanics and DIY enthusiasts convert between maces and tolas daily when mixing metric and imperial tools.
10 mace × 0.3240740384 = 3.2407403835 tola
Mace to Tola conversion table
Standard reference values for converting maces to tolas:
| Mace [mace] | Tola [tola] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0032407404 |
| 0.1 | 0.0324074038 |
| 1 | 0.3240740384 |
| 2 | 0.6481480767 |
| 3 | 0.9722221151 |
| 4 | 1.2962961534 |
| 5 | 1.6203701918 |
| 10 | 3.2407403835 |
| 20 | 6.481480767 |
| 30 | 9.7222211505 |
| 40 | 12.962961534 |
| 50 | 16.2037019176 |
| 100 | 32.4074038351 |
| 500 | 162.0370191755 |
| 1000 | 324.074038351 |
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 mace = 0.3240740384 tola) verified against the following authoritative sources:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure 9th ed.)
Official BIPM publication defining the seven SI base units (including the meter) and the rules for their use. The global authority on units of measurement.
- NIST — Guide to the SI
US National Institute of Standards and Technology reference covering the SI base and derived units with definitions and usage rules for US technical practice.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
Detailed NIST guide covering exact conversion factors between SI and US customary units along with formatting and rounding conventions.
- NIST — Refinement of values for the yard and pound (Federal Register 1959)
The treaty (signed by US
- International Hydrographic Organization — Resolution on the Nautical Mile
International authority that standardised the nautical mile at exactly 1852 m in 1929 — the value adopted worldwide for sea and air navigation.