Convert Tola to Stone (US)
Convert tolas to stones (us) instantly. 1 tola = 0.0020571429 stone (us) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Stone (US) 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.
Stone (US)
A less common US definition of the stone, about 5.67 kilograms.
A variant stone weight used in some historical US trade.
Rare; appears mainly in historical or specialized contexts.
Derived from older English stone weights that varied by commodity.
Tola to Stone (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 stones (us):
To convert tolas to stones (us), multiply the value in tolas by 0.0020571429. To reverse, multiply stones (us) by 486.1111111111.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in stones (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 Stone (US) to Tola converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert tolas to stones (us)
- Write down the value in tolas (tola).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.0020571429.
- The product is the equivalent value in stones (us) (st).
- To reverse, multiply the stone (us) value by 486.1111111111.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 tola to st:
1 × 0.0020571429 = 0.0020571429 st
Example 2 — Convert 100 tola to st:
100 × 0.0020571429 = 0.2057142857 st
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 stones (us) — converting between these adjacent units is one of the most-used length conversions globally.
180 tola × 0.0020571429 = 0.3702857143 st
Real-world example — Furniture and large objects
A 72-tola piece of furniture converts to a value in stones (us) 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 × 0.0020571429 = 0.1481142857 st
Real-world example — Children's height milestones
A 150-tola-tall child measures a value in stones (us) that's commonly used for theme-park ride height requirements when travelling between countries that use different measurement units.
150 tola × 0.0020571429 = 0.3085714286 st
Tola to Stone (US) conversion table
Standard reference values for converting tolas to stones (us):
| Tola [tola] | Stone (US) [st] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 2.057143e-5 |
| 0.1 | 0.0002057143 |
| 1 | 0.0020571429 |
| 2 | 0.0041142857 |
| 3 | 0.0061714286 |
| 4 | 0.0082285714 |
| 5 | 0.0102857143 |
| 10 | 0.0205714286 |
| 20 | 0.0411428571 |
| 30 | 0.0617142857 |
| 40 | 0.0822857143 |
| 50 | 0.1028571429 |
| 100 | 0.2057142857 |
| 500 | 1.0285714286 |
| 1000 | 2.0571428571 |
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 tola = 0.0020571429 st) 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 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.