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Convert Tola to Seer (Ser)

Convert tolas to seers (ser) instantly. 1 tola = 0.0125000001 seer (ser) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Seer (Ser) 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.

Indian / South Asian

Seer (Ser)

What is a seer (ser)?

The seer (ser) equals about 933 grams, or eighty tola (close to one kilogram).

Origin of the seer (ser)

From Hindi/Urdu 'ser', a major pre-metric trade weight.

Where it is used

Historical grain, milk, and produce trade across South Asia.

When and where it was developed

Standardized in British India; aligned near 1 kg after metrication.

Tola to Seer (Ser) 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 seers (ser):

1 tola = 0.0125000001 seer
1 seer = 79.9999996571 tola

To convert tolas to seers (ser), multiply the value in tolas by 0.0125000001. To reverse, multiply seers (ser) by 79.9999996571.

How to use this converter

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

Step-by-step: convert tolas to seers (ser)

  1. Write down the value in tolas (tola).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.0125000001.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in seers (ser) (seer).
  4. To reverse, multiply the seer (ser) value by 79.9999996571.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 tola to seer:
1 × 0.0125000001 = 0.0125000001 seer

Example 2 — Convert 100 tola to seer:
100 × 0.0125000001 = 1.2500000054 seer

Real-world example — Furniture and large objects

A 72-tola piece of furniture converts to a value in seers (ser) that's easier to mentally compare with room dimensions. This is the typical workflow when shopping internationally and product specs use a different unit than your room measurements.

72 tola × 0.0125000001 = 0.9000000039 seer

Real-world example — Children's height milestones

A 150-tola-tall child measures a value in seers (ser) that's commonly used for theme-park ride height requirements when travelling between countries that use different measurement units.

150 tola × 0.0125000001 = 1.875000008 seer

Real-world example — Body height conversion

You enter your height as 180 tolas into an international job or visa application. The form then asks for the same value in seers (ser) — converting between these adjacent units is one of the most-used length conversions globally.

180 tola × 0.0125000001 = 2.2500000096 seer

Tola to Seer (Ser) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting tolas to seers (ser):

Tola [tola]Seer (Ser) [seer]
0.010.000125
0.10.00125
10.0125000001
20.0250000001
30.0375000002
40.0500000002
50.0625000003
100.1250000005
200.2500000011
300.3750000016
400.5000000021
500.6250000027
1001.2500000054
5006.2500000268
100012.5000000536

Frequently asked questions

How many seers (ser) is 1 tola?
1 tola equals 0.0125000001 seer (ser).
How do I convert tolas to seers (ser)?
Multiply the value in tolas by 0.0125000001 to get seers (ser).
How do I convert seers (ser) back to tolas?
Multiply the value in seers (ser) by 79.9999996571, or use the Seer (Ser) to Tola converter.
How many seers (ser) is 100 tolas?
100 tolas equals 1.2500000054 seers (ser), because 100 × 0.0125000001 = 1.2500000054.

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 = 0.0125000001 seer) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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