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Convert Tola to Quarter (US)

Convert tolas to quarters (us) instantly. 1 tola = 0.0010285714 quarter (us) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Quarter (US) 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.

Avoirdupois

Quarter (US)

What is a quarter (us)?

The US quarter equals one-fourth of a short hundredweight, 25 pounds (about 11.34 kg).

Origin of the quarter (us)

A 'quarter' of the US short hundredweight.

Where it is used

US agricultural and commodity weighing.

When and where it was developed

Defined within the US customary hundredweight system.

Tola to Quarter (US) 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 quarters (us):

1 tola = 0.0010285714 qr
1 qr = 972.2222222222 tola

To convert tolas to quarters (us), multiply the value in tolas by 0.0010285714. To reverse, multiply quarters (us) by 972.2222222222.

How to use this converter

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

Step-by-step: convert tolas to quarters (us)

  1. Write down the value in tolas (tola).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.0010285714.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in quarters (us) (qr).
  4. To reverse, multiply the quarter (us) value by 972.2222222222.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 tola to qr:
1 × 0.0010285714 = 0.0010285714 qr

Example 2 — Convert 100 tola to qr:
100 × 0.0010285714 = 0.1028571429 qr

Real-world example — Postcard and small-object dimensions

A postcard is about 5 tolas wide. Converting to quarters (us) is essential for international postal addressing forms that ask for dimensions in different units across countries.

5 tola × 0.0010285714 = 0.0051428571 qr

Real-world example — Ruler-scale measurements

A 30-tola school ruler converts cleanly to quarters (us) — useful when buying a desk accessory from a retailer whose product specs use a different unit.

30 tola × 0.0010285714 = 0.0308571429 qr

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 quarters (us) daily when mixing metric and imperial tools.

10 tola × 0.0010285714 = 0.0102857143 qr

Tola to Quarter (US) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting tolas to quarters (us):

Tola [tola]Quarter (US) [qr]
0.011.028571e-5
0.10.0001028571
10.0010285714
20.0020571429
30.0030857143
40.0041142857
50.0051428571
100.0102857143
200.0205714286
300.0308571429
400.0411428571
500.0514285714
1000.1028571429
5000.5142857143
10001.0285714286

Frequently asked questions

How many quarters (us) is 1 tola?
1 tola equals 0.0010285714 quarter (us).
How do I convert tolas to quarters (us)?
Multiply the value in tolas by 0.0010285714 to get quarters (us).
How do I convert quarters (us) back to tolas?
Multiply the value in quarters (us) by 972.2222222222, or use the Quarter (US) to Tola converter.
How many quarters (us) is 100 tolas?
100 tolas equals 0.1028571429 quarters (us), because 100 × 0.0010285714 = 0.1028571429.

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 = 0.0010285714 qr) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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