Gold in Pakistan: Tola to Gram, Karat Purity and How to Value Jewellery
One tola is 11.6638 grams. Pakistani gold rates are quoted for 24-karat gold per tola. To value jewellery, multiply its weight in tola by the 24K rate and by its purity — 91.6% for 22K, 87.5% for 21K and 75% for 18K. Making charges are added when you buy and "kaat" is deducted when you sell.
- 1 tola = 11.6638 g = 12 masha; 1 masha = 8 ratti.
- 10 grams ≈ 0.857 tola.
- 22K = 91.6% pure; 21K = 87.5%; 18K = 75%.
- Rates are set daily by the sarafa association.
Weight conversions
| Unit | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tola | 11.6638 |
| 1 masha | 0.972 |
| 1 ratti | 0.1215 |
| 10 grams | 0.857 tola |
| 1 troy ounce | 31.1035 (≈ 2.667 tola) |
Valuing a piece of jewellery
Suppose the 24K rate is Rs. 325,000 per tola and you have a 22K set weighing 5 tola. Value = 5 × 325,000 × 0.916 ≈ Rs. 1,489,990 for the gold alone. The jeweller will add making charges (bannai) when selling it to you, and may deduct a percentage as kaat when buying it back.
Tips before buying or selling
- Ask for the karat to be written on the receipt along with weight and rate.
- Compare making charges between shops — they vary widely.
- Know the day's rate before visiting; it is published daily.
- Keep your purchase receipts; they make resale easier.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1 tola of gold?
1 tola is 11.6638 grams.
Is 22K or 21K better for jewellery?
22K has more gold (91.6%) and holds value better; 21K (87.5%) is a little harder and cheaper. Both are common in Pakistan.
Written and fact-checked by the PakCalc editorial team against the sources below. Rules change — if you spot something out of date, please tell us.
- All Pakistan Gems & Jewellers Sarafa Association (daily rates)