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Convert Ratti to Tola

Convert rattis to tolas instantly. 1 ratti = 0.0104168419 tola — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Tola to Ratti 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

Indian / South Asian

Ratti

What is a ratti?

The ratti equals about 0.1215 gram, the smallest traditional South Asian weight.

Origin of the ratti

Based on the seed of the Gunja plant (Abrus precatorius), or 'raktika' in Sanskrit.

Where it is used

Gemstones and gold in Indian and South Asian jewelry.

When and where it was developed

One of the oldest weight units of the Indian subcontinent, later standardized.

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.

Ratti 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 rattis and tolas:

1 ratti = 0.0104168419 tola
1 tola = 95.9983851852 ratti

To convert rattis to tolas, multiply the value in rattis by 0.0104168419. To reverse, multiply tolas by 95.9983851852.

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 Ratti converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert rattis to tolas

  1. Write down the value in rattis (ratti).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.0104168419.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in tolas (tola).
  4. To reverse, multiply the tola value by 95.9983851852.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 ratti to tola:
1 × 0.0104168419 = 0.0104168419 tola

Example 2 — Convert 100 ratti to tola:
100 × 0.0104168419 = 1.0416841888 tola

Real-world example — Packaging gauge

A 4-ratti plastic bag thickness is a common spec for grocery and freezer bags. Converting from rattis to tolas is what packaging buyers do whenever they bridge US and metric supplier quotes.

4 ratti × 0.0104168419 = 0.0416673676 tola

Real-world example — Plastic film and laminate thickness

A 500-ratti 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 ratti × 0.0104168419 = 5.2084209441 tola

Ratti to Tola conversion table

Standard reference values for converting rattis to tolas:

Ratti [ratti]Tola [tola]
0.010.0001041684
0.10.0010416842
10.0104168419
20.0208336838
30.0312505257
40.0416673676
50.0520842094
100.1041684189
200.2083368378
300.3125052566
400.4166736755
500.5208420944
1001.0416841888
5005.2084209441
100010.4168418882

Frequently asked questions

How many tolas is 1 ratti?
1 ratti equals 0.0104168419 tola.
How do I convert rattis to tolas?
Multiply the value in rattis by 0.0104168419 to get tolas.
How do I convert tolas back to rattis?
Multiply the value in tolas by 95.9983851852, or use the Tola to Ratti converter.
How many tolas is 100 rattis?
100 rattis equals 1.0416841888 tolas, because 100 × 0.0104168419 = 1.0416841888.

Convert Ratti to other weight units

Show all Ratti conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Avoirdupois (15 units)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Indian / South Asian (5 units)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Astronomical (4 units)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Force / Engineering (5 units)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 ratti = 0.0104168419 tola) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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