Convert Tael to Gram
Convert taels to grams instantly. 1 tael = 37.79936 gram — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Gram to Tael converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Tael
The tael equals about 37.8 grams (ten mace).
From Malay 'tahil'; the Chinese unit is the 'liang'.
East Asian precious-metal and traditional-medicine commerce.
A long-standing East Asian trade weight, with regional variants.
Gram
The gram (g) equals one-thousandth of a kilogram.
From Late Latin 'gramma', a small weight or scruple.
The everyday metric unit for food, medicine, and small objects.
Defined in 1795 as the mass of one cubic centimeter of water at melting point.
Tael to Gram 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 taels and grams:
To convert taels to grams, multiply the value in taels by 37.79936. To reverse, multiply grams by 0.0264554744.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in grams updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Gram to Tael converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert taels to grams
- Write down the value in taels (tael).
- Multiply that value by the factor 37.79936.
- The product is the equivalent value in grams (g).
- To reverse, multiply the gram value by 0.0264554744.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 tael to g:
1 × 37.79936 = 37.79936 g
Example 2 — Convert 100 tael to g:
100 × 37.79936 = 3779.936 g
Real-world example — Ruler-scale measurements
A 30-tael school ruler converts cleanly to grams — useful when buying a desk accessory from a retailer whose product specs use a different unit.
30 tael × 37.79936 = 1133.9808 g
Real-world example — Hardware-scale dimensions
A 10-tael fastener or component is about as long as a thumbnail. Mechanics and DIY enthusiasts convert between taels and grams daily when mixing metric and imperial tools.
10 tael × 37.79936 = 377.9936 g
Real-world example — Postcard and small-object dimensions
A postcard is about 5 taels wide. Converting to grams is essential for international postal addressing forms that ask for dimensions in different units across countries.
5 tael × 37.79936 = 188.9968 g
Tael to Gram conversion table
Standard reference values for converting taels to grams:
| Tael [tael] | Gram [g] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.3779936 |
| 0.1 | 3.779936 |
| 1 | 37.79936 |
| 2 | 75.59872 |
| 3 | 113.39808 |
| 4 | 151.19744 |
| 5 | 188.9968 |
| 10 | 377.9936 |
| 20 | 755.9872 |
| 30 | 1133.9808 |
| 40 | 1511.9744 |
| 50 | 1889.968 |
| 100 | 3779.936 |
| 500 | 18899.68 |
| 1000 | 37799.36 |
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 tael = 37.79936 g) 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 Astronomical Union — System of Astronomical Constants
The IAU defines astronomical units including the AU (149597870700 m exactly) light-year and parsec used in astronomy and astrophysics.