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Convert Tola to Point (1/100 carat)

Convert tolas to points (1/100 carat) instantly. 1 tola = 5831.9019 point (1/100 carat) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Point (1/100 carat) 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.

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.

Tola to Point (1/100 carat) 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 points (1/100 carat):

1 tola = 5831.9019 pt
1 pt = 0.0001714706 tola

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

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in points (1/100 carat) updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Point (1/100 carat) to Tola converter for the reverse direction.

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

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

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 tola to pt:
1 × 5831.9019 = 5831.9019 pt

Example 2 — Convert 100 tola to pt:
100 × 5831.9019 = 583190.1900000001 pt

Real-world example — Adjacent small-scale precision

One tola equals 1,000 points (1/100 carat) — 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 × 5831.9019 = 5831.9019 pt

Real-world example — Adjacent metric sub-units

One tola equals 1,000 points (1/100 carat). Engineers move between these scales constantly: PCB feature sizes in the larger unit, wire-bond diameters in the smaller.

1 tola × 5831.9019 = 5831.9019 pt

Tola to Point (1/100 carat) conversion table

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

Tola [tola]Point (1/100 carat) [pt]
0.0158.319019
0.1583.19019
15831.9019
211663.8038
317495.7057
423327.6076
529159.5095
1058319.019
20116638.038
30174957.057
40233276.076
50291595.095
100583190.1900000001
5002915950.9500000002
10005831901.9000000004

Frequently asked questions

How many points (1/100 carat) is 1 tola?
1 tola equals 5831.9019 point (1/100 carat).
How do I convert tolas to points (1/100 carat)?
Multiply the value in tolas by 5831.9019 to get points (1/100 carat).
How do I convert points (1/100 carat) back to tolas?
Multiply the value in points (1/100 carat) by 0.0001714706, or use the Point (1/100 carat) to Tola converter.
How many points (1/100 carat) is 100 tolas?
100 tolas equals 583190.1900000001 points (1/100 carat), because 100 × 5831.9019 = 583190.1900000001.

Convert Tola to other weight units

Show all Tola 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 tola = 5831.9019 pt) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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