Gold Weight Converter
Gold Weight Units Explained
Gold is measured in different units around the world. Understanding these conversions is essential for comparing prices across different markets and making accurate purchase calculations.
Complete Unit Conversion Reference
- 1 Troy Ounce = 31.1035 grams — International trading standard
- 1 Tola = 11.6638 grams — South Asian traditional unit (= 3/8 troy ounce)
- 1 Sovereign = 8.0 grams — British gold coin weight, historically used in Gulf markets
- 1 Kilogram = 1,000 grams = 32.1507 troy ounces
- 1 Masha = 0.972 grams — Very small South Asian unit, rarely used today
- 1 Milligram = 0.001 grams — Used for very small gold items and measurements
Why Different Units in Qatar’s Market
Qatar’s diverse expatriate population brings multiple gold weight traditions:
- Grams — Standard in Qatar’s gold shops, used for all pricing
- Tolas — Preferred by Indian, Pakistani, Nepali, and Sri Lankan buyers
- Troy ounces — Used by investors tracking international prices
- Sovereigns — Referenced by British expats and historically significant in the Gulf
A Gold Sovereign is a British gold coin containing exactly 0.2354 troy ounces (7.3224 grams) of 22K gold (91.67% purity). The gross weight of a Sovereign is 7.98g. Sovereigns have been minted since 1817 and are still produced today by the Royal Mint. They have a long history of use in Middle Eastern and South Asian markets.
Yes. A troy ounce (31.1035g) is about 10% heavier than a regular avoirdupois ounce (28.3495g). Always use troy ounces for gold calculations. Gold prices on commodity exchanges are always in troy ounces.