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Convert Tola to Centigram

Convert tolas to centigrams instantly. 1 tola = 1166.38038 centigram — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Centigram to Tola 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

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.

Metric / SI

Centigram

What is a centigram?

A centigram (cg) equals 0.00001 kilogram, or 0.01 gram.

Origin of the centigram

From the SI prefix 'centi-' (from Latin 'centum', hundred).

Where it is used

Used in pharmacology and analytical chemistry.

When and where it was developed

Part of the original metric system of 1795.

Tola to Centigram 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 tolas and centigrams:

1 tola = 1166.38038 cg
1 cg = 0.0008573532 tola

To convert tolas to centigrams, multiply the value in tolas by 1166.38038. To reverse, multiply centigrams by 0.0008573532.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in centigrams updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Centigram to Tola converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert tolas to centigrams

  1. Write down the value in tolas (tola).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 1166.38038.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in centigrams (cg).
  4. To reverse, multiply the centigram value by 0.0008573532.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 tola to cg:
1 × 1166.38038 = 1166.38038 cg

Example 2 — Convert 100 tola to cg:
100 × 1166.38038 = 116638.038 cg

Real-world example — Adjacent small-scale precision

One tola equals 1,000 centigrams — the standard sub-millimeter precision conversion that materials engineers use whenever they switch between bulk material thickness specs (larger unit) and surface-finish characteristics (smaller unit).

1 tola × 1166.38038 = 1166.38038 cg

Real-world example — Adjacent metric sub-units

One tola equals 1,000 centigrams. Engineers move between these scales constantly: PCB feature sizes in the larger unit, wire-bond diameters in the smaller.

1 tola × 1166.38038 = 1166.38038 cg

Tola to Centigram conversion table

Standard reference values for converting tolas to centigrams:

Tola [tola]Centigram [cg]
0.0111.6638038
0.1116.638038
11166.38038
22332.76076
33499.14114
44665.52152
55831.9019
1011663.8038
2023327.6076
3034991.4114
4046655.2152
5058319.019
100116638.038
500583190.1900000001
10001166380.3800000001

Frequently asked questions

How many centigrams is 1 tola?
1 tola equals 1166.38038 centigram.
How do I convert tolas to centigrams?
Multiply the value in tolas by 1166.38038 to get centigrams.
How do I convert centigrams back to tolas?
Multiply the value in centigrams by 0.0008573532, or use the Centigram to Tola converter.
How many centigrams is 100 tolas?
100 tolas equals 116638.038 centigrams, because 100 × 1166.38038 = 116638.038.

Convert Tola to other weight units

Show all Tola conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Tola to Attogram (ag) Tola to Femtogram (fg) Tola to Picogram (pg) Tola to Nanogram (ng) Tola to Microgram (µg) Tola to Milligram (mg) Tola to Centigram (cg) Tola to Decigram (dg) Tola to Gram (g) Tola to Dekagram (dag) Tola to Hectogram (hg) Tola to Kilogram (kg) Tola to Quintal (metric) (q) Tola to Metric Ton (t) Tola to Gigagram (Gg) Tola to Teragram (Tg) Tola to Petagram (Pg) Tola to Exagram (Eg)
Avoirdupois (15 units)
Tola to Grain (gr) Tola to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Tola to Ounce (oz) Tola to Pound (lb) Tola to Clove (clove) Tola to Stone (US) (st) Tola to Stone (UK) (st) Tola to Quarter (US) (qr) Tola to Quarter (UK) (qr) Tola to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Tola to Hundredweight (UK) (cwt) Tola to Wey (wey) Tola to Kilopound (kip) (kip) Tola to Ton (short, US) (sh tn) Tola to Ton (long, UK) (long tn)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Tola to Point (1/100 carat) (pt) Tola to Carat (metric) (ct) Tola to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Tola to Pennyweight (dwt) Tola to Momme (mom) Tola to Mace (mace) Tola to Dram (apothecary/troy) (dr ap) Tola to Troy Ounce (oz t) Tola to Tael (tael) Tola to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (5 units)
Tola to Ratti (ratti) Tola to Masha (masha) Tola to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Tola to Seer (Ser) (seer) Tola to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Tola to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Tola to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Tola to Muon Mass (mµ) Tola to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Tola to Proton Mass (mp) Tola to Neutron Mass (mn) Tola to Deuteron Mass (md) Tola to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Tola to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Tola to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Tola to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Tola to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Tola to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Tola to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Tola to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Tola to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Tola to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Tola to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Tola to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Tola to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Tola to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Tola to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Tola to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Tola to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Tola to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Tola to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Tola to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (5 units)
Tola to Poundal (pdl) Tola to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Tola to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Tola to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl) Tola to Slug (slug)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 tola = 1166.38038 cg) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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