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Convert Point (1/100 carat) to Tola

Convert points (1/100 carat) to tolas instantly. 1 point (1/100 carat) = 0.0001714706 tola — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Tola to Point (1/100 carat) converter for the reverse conversion.

Written by Sunith Babu L, Ph.D., Lead Engineer Reviewed by Dr. Ashok Kumar K, Ph.D.
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Units explained

Troy & Apothecary

Point (1/100 carat)

What is a point (1/100 carat)?

A point equals one-hundredth of a carat, or 2 milligrams.

Origin of the point (1/100 carat)

A subdivision of the metric carat for very small stones.

Where it is used

The diamond trade, for sub-carat stones.

When and where it was developed

Adopted alongside the metric carat in the 20th-century gem trade.

Indian / South Asian

Tola

What is a tola?

The tola equals 180 troy grains, about 11.6638 grams (three-eighths of a troy ounce).

Origin of the tola

From Sanskrit 'tula', meaning a balance or weighing.

Where it is used

The primary unit for gold and silver across India, Pakistan, and Nepal.

When and where it was developed

Fixed at 180 grains under British India in 1833.

Point (1/100 carat) 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 points (1/100 carat) and tolas:

1 pt = 0.0001714706 tola
1 tola = 5831.9019 pt

To convert points (1/100 carat) to tolas, multiply the value in points (1/100 carat) by 0.0001714706. To reverse, multiply tolas by 5831.9019.

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 Point (1/100 carat) converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert points (1/100 carat) to tolas

  1. Write down the value in points (1/100 carat) (pt).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.0001714706.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in tolas (tola).
  4. To reverse, multiply the tola value by 5831.9019.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 pt to tola:
1 × 0.0001714706 = 0.0001714706 tola

Example 2 — Convert 100 pt to tola:
100 × 0.0001714706 = 0.0171470648 tola

Real-world example — Plastic film and laminate thickness

A 500-point (1/100 carat) sheet is a typical spec for ID-card laminates and film overlays. Converting to tolas aligns the value with the unit most CAD systems and material datasheets prefer.

500 pt × 0.0001714706 = 0.0857353242 tola

Real-world example — Packaging gauge

A 4-point (1/100 carat) plastic bag thickness is a common spec for grocery and freezer bags. Converting from points (1/100 carat) to tolas is what packaging buyers do whenever they bridge US and metric supplier quotes.

4 pt × 0.0001714706 = 0.0006858826 tola

Point (1/100 carat) to Tola conversion table

Standard reference values for converting points (1/100 carat) to tolas:

Point (1/100 carat) [pt]Tola [tola]
0.011.714706e-6
0.11.714706e-5
10.0001714706
20.0003429413
30.0005144119
40.0006858826
50.0008573532
100.0017147065
200.003429413
300.0051441195
400.0068588259
500.0085735324
1000.0171470648
5000.0857353242
10000.1714706484

Frequently asked questions

How many tolas is 1 point (1/100 carat)?
1 point (1/100 carat) equals 0.0001714706 tola.
How do I convert points (1/100 carat) to tolas?
Multiply the value in points (1/100 carat) by 0.0001714706 to get tolas.
How do I convert tolas back to points (1/100 carat)?
Multiply the value in tolas by 5831.9019, or use the Tola to Point (1/100 carat) converter.
How many tolas is 100 points (1/100 carat)?
100 points (1/100 carat) equals 0.0171470648 tolas, because 100 × 0.0001714706 = 0.0171470648.

Convert Point (1/100 carat) to other weight units

Show all Point (1/100 carat) conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Point (1/100 carat) to Attogram (ag) Point (1/100 carat) to Femtogram (fg) Point (1/100 carat) to Picogram (pg) Point (1/100 carat) to Nanogram (ng) Point (1/100 carat) to Microgram (µg) Point (1/100 carat) to Milligram (mg) Point (1/100 carat) to Centigram (cg) Point (1/100 carat) to Decigram (dg) Point (1/100 carat) to Gram (g) Point (1/100 carat) to Dekagram (dag) Point (1/100 carat) to Hectogram (hg) Point (1/100 carat) to Kilogram (kg) Point (1/100 carat) to Quintal (metric) (q) Point (1/100 carat) to Metric Ton (t) Point (1/100 carat) to Gigagram (Gg) Point (1/100 carat) to Teragram (Tg) Point (1/100 carat) to Petagram (Pg) Point (1/100 carat) to Exagram (Eg)
Avoirdupois (15 units)
Point (1/100 carat) to Grain (gr) Point (1/100 carat) to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Point (1/100 carat) to Ounce (oz) Point (1/100 carat) to Pound (lb) Point (1/100 carat) to Clove (clove) Point (1/100 carat) to Stone (US) (st) Point (1/100 carat) to Stone (UK) (st) Point (1/100 carat) to Quarter (US) (qr) Point (1/100 carat) to Quarter (UK) (qr) Point (1/100 carat) to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Point (1/100 carat) to Hundredweight (UK) (cwt) Point (1/100 carat) to Wey (wey) Point (1/100 carat) to Kilopound (kip) (kip) Point (1/100 carat) to Ton (short, US) (sh tn) Point (1/100 carat) to Ton (long, UK) (long tn)
Troy & Apothecary (9 units)
Point (1/100 carat) to Carat (metric) (ct) Point (1/100 carat) to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Point (1/100 carat) to Pennyweight (dwt) Point (1/100 carat) to Momme (mom) Point (1/100 carat) to Mace (mace) Point (1/100 carat) to Dram (apothecary/troy) (dr ap) Point (1/100 carat) to Troy Ounce (oz t) Point (1/100 carat) to Tael (tael) Point (1/100 carat) to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Point (1/100 carat) to Ratti (ratti) Point (1/100 carat) to Masha (masha) Point (1/100 carat) to Tola (tola) Point (1/100 carat) to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Point (1/100 carat) to Seer (Ser) (seer) Point (1/100 carat) to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Point (1/100 carat) to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Point (1/100 carat) to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Point (1/100 carat) to Muon Mass (mµ) Point (1/100 carat) to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Point (1/100 carat) to Proton Mass (mp) Point (1/100 carat) to Neutron Mass (mn) Point (1/100 carat) to Deuteron Mass (md) Point (1/100 carat) to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Point (1/100 carat) to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Point (1/100 carat) to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Point (1/100 carat) to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Point (1/100 carat) to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Point (1/100 carat) to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Point (1/100 carat) to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Point (1/100 carat) to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Point (1/100 carat) to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Point (1/100 carat) to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Point (1/100 carat) to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Point (1/100 carat) to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Point (1/100 carat) to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Point (1/100 carat) to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Point (1/100 carat) to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Point (1/100 carat) to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Point (1/100 carat) to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Point (1/100 carat) to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Point (1/100 carat) to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Point (1/100 carat) to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (5 units)
Point (1/100 carat) to Poundal (pdl) Point (1/100 carat) to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Point (1/100 carat) to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Point (1/100 carat) to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl) Point (1/100 carat) to Slug (slug)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 pt = 0.0001714706 tola) verified against the following authoritative sources:

Results are provided for general reference. Verify critical measurements against an authoritative standard.