Convert Tola to Slug
Convert tolas to slugs instantly. 1 tola = 0.0007992244 slug — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Slug 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.
Slug
The slug is the mass that accelerates at 1 ft/s^2 under a force of one pound-force, about 14.59 kg.
Coined in the early 20th century for the British gravitational (engineering) system.
US and British engineering dynamics.
Introduced in the British gravitational system of units.
Tola to Slug 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 slugs:
To convert tolas to slugs, multiply the value in tolas by 0.0007992244. To reverse, multiply slugs by 1251.2129994162.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in slugs updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Slug to Tola converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert tolas to slugs
- Write down the value in tolas (tola).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.0007992244.
- The product is the equivalent value in slugs (slug).
- To reverse, multiply the slug value by 1251.2129994162.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 tola to slug:
1 × 0.0007992244 = 0.0007992244 slug
Example 2 — Convert 100 tola to slug:
100 × 0.0007992244 = 0.0799224433 slug
Real-world example — Postcard and small-object dimensions
A postcard is about 5 tolas wide. Converting to slugs is essential for international postal addressing forms that ask for dimensions in different units across countries.
5 tola × 0.0007992244 = 0.0039961222 slug
Real-world example — Ruler-scale measurements
A 30-tola school ruler converts cleanly to slugs — useful when buying a desk accessory from a retailer whose product specs use a different unit.
30 tola × 0.0007992244 = 0.023976733 slug
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 slugs daily when mixing metric and imperial tools.
10 tola × 0.0007992244 = 0.0079922443 slug
Tola to Slug conversion table
Standard reference values for converting tolas to slugs:
| Tola [tola] | Slug [slug] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 7.992244e-6 |
| 0.1 | 7.992244e-5 |
| 1 | 0.0007992244 |
| 2 | 0.0015984489 |
| 3 | 0.0023976733 |
| 4 | 0.0031968977 |
| 5 | 0.0039961222 |
| 10 | 0.0079922443 |
| 20 | 0.0159844887 |
| 30 | 0.023976733 |
| 40 | 0.0319689773 |
| 50 | 0.0399612216 |
| 100 | 0.0799224433 |
| 500 | 0.3996122165 |
| 1000 | 0.799224433 |
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 tola = 0.0007992244 slug) 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)
The treaty (signed by US
- International Astronomical Union — System of Astronomical Constants
The IAU defines astronomical units including the AU (149597870700 m exactly) light-year and parsec used in astronomy and astrophysics.