1 Tola Gold in Grams: Tola Gold Price in Saudi Arabia Explained

By Editorial team · 2026-10-02

If you grew up in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh or Nepal, you probably think of gold in tola. Saudi gold shops price by the gram, so knowing how to convert between the two saves money and confusion. Here is everything you need to know.

How many grams are in 1 tola?

1 tola = 11.6638 grams (often rounded to 11.66 g). The tola is a traditional South Asian unit, still widely used across the Gulf, and gold bars of 10 tola (116.64 g) are a common size in Saudi and UAE markets.

Tola gold price in Saudi Arabia today

• 1 tola 24K: about 5,797.55 SAR
• 1 tola 22K: about 5,314.42 SAR

These are raw gold values based on the live international price. Check the live gold bar and tola prices.

How the tola price is calculated

Tola price = 11.6638 × gram price of the karat

Example for 22K: 11.6638 × 455.63 SAR = the 22K tola value. For 24K use the 24K gram rate (497.05 SAR). Jewellery adds a making charge and 15% VAT on top. See how gold prices are calculated in KSA.

Tola conversion table

Tola vs ounce vs gram

A troy ounce is 31.1035 g, so one ounce is roughly 2.67 tola. International prices are quoted per ounce in USD; Saudi shops quote per gram in SAR; South Asian buyers think in tola. All three describe the same metal. Track the ounce price for the global trend.

Tips for expats buying tola gold in KSA

1. Saudi jewellery is mostly 21K; if you want 22K, ask specifically and check the 916 hallmark.
2. For saving, a 10 tola 24K bar has a much lower premium than jewellery.
3. Always get an invoice with weight, karat and price per gram.
4. If you carry gold abroad, check the customs allowance in your home country. Saudi customs require a declaration when cash and precious metals you carry exceed SAR 60,000.