Convert Tola to Dekagram
Convert tolas to dekagrams instantly. 1 tola = 1.16638038 dekagram — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Dekagram to Tola converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
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.
Dekagram
A dekagram (dag) equals 0.01 kilogram, or 10 grams.
From the SI prefix 'deka-' (from Greek 'deka', ten).
Widely used in Central and Eastern European cooking and shops (dag/dkg).
Part of the original metric system introduced in 1795.
Tola to Dekagram 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 dekagrams:
To convert tolas to dekagrams, multiply the value in tolas by 1.16638038. To reverse, multiply dekagrams by 0.8573532418.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in dekagrams updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Dekagram to Tola converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert tolas to dekagrams
- Write down the value in tolas (tola).
- Multiply that value by the factor 1.16638038.
- The product is the equivalent value in dekagrams (dag).
- To reverse, multiply the dekagram value by 0.8573532418.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 tola to dag:
1 × 1.16638038 = 1.16638038 dag
Example 2 — Convert 100 tola to dag:
100 × 1.16638038 = 116.638038 dag
Real-world example — Ruler-scale measurements
A 30-tola school ruler converts cleanly to dekagrams — useful when buying a desk accessory from a retailer whose product specs use a different unit.
30 tola × 1.16638038 = 34.9914114 dag
Real-world example — Hardware-scale dimensions
A 10-tola fastener or component is about as long as a thumbnail. Mechanics and DIY enthusiasts convert between tolas and dekagrams daily when mixing metric and imperial tools.
10 tola × 1.16638038 = 11.6638038 dag
Real-world example — Postcard and small-object dimensions
A postcard is about 5 tolas wide. Converting to dekagrams is essential for international postal addressing forms that ask for dimensions in different units across countries.
5 tola × 1.16638038 = 5.8319019 dag
Tola to Dekagram conversion table
Standard reference values for converting tolas to dekagrams:
| Tola [tola] | Dekagram [dag] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0116638038 |
| 0.1 | 0.116638038 |
| 1 | 1.16638038 |
| 2 | 2.33276076 |
| 3 | 3.49914114 |
| 4 | 4.66552152 |
| 5 | 5.8319019 |
| 10 | 11.6638038 |
| 20 | 23.3276076 |
| 30 | 34.9914114 |
| 40 | 46.6552152 |
| 50 | 58.319019 |
| 100 | 116.638038 |
| 500 | 583.19019 |
| 1000 | 1166.38038 |
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 tola = 1.16638038 dag) 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)
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- 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.