1 Tola Gold Price in Pakistan Today — All Karats
| Karat | Per Tola (PKR) | Per 10g (PKR) | Per Gram (PKR) |
|---|---|---|---|
24K24 KaratPure Gold | Rs. 467,410 | Rs. 400,740 | Rs. 40,074 |
22K22 KaratJewelry Gold | Rs. 428,459 | Rs. 367,340 | Rs. 36,734 |
21K21 KaratTraditional | Rs. 408,984 | Rs. 350,640 | Rs. 35,064 |
18K18 KaratDesigner | Rs. 350,558 | Rs. 300,550 | Rs. 30,055 |
*1 tola = 11.664 grams. Prices updated twice daily. Source: APSGJA.
What is a Tola?
A tola is a traditional South Asian unit of mass that has been used for weighing gold and silver for centuries. It is the standard unit of gold measurement in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Nepal. Here are the key conversions you need to know:
| Unit | Conversion |
|---|---|
| 1 Tola | 11.664 grams |
| 1 Tola | 0.375 troy ounces |
| 1 Tola | 0.4114 ounces (avoirdupois) |
| 10 Tola | 116.64 grams |
| 1 Troy Ounce | 2.6667 tola |
The tola was officially standardized under British colonial rule and has remained the dominant gold measurement unit in Pakistan ever since. When you visit any jeweler or Sarafa market in Pakistan, prices are always quoted per tola first.
1 Tola Gold Price in Pakistan — Year by Year History
Understanding the historical price of 1 tola gold in Pakistan helps put today’s rate in context. Gold prices in Pakistan have risen dramatically over the past two decades, driven by both international gold price increases and significant depreciation of the Pakistani Rupee against the US Dollar.
| Year | 24K Gold Per Tola (PKR) | USD/PKR Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Rs. 45,000 | ~102 |
| 2017 | Rs. 52,000 | ~105 |
| 2019 | Rs. 85,000 | ~155 |
| 2020 | Rs. 120,000 | ~168 |
| 2021 | Rs. 112,000 | ~170 |
| 2022 | Rs. 145,000 | ~200 |
| 2023 | Rs. 220,000 | ~280 |
| 2024 | Rs. 350,000 | ~278 |
| 2026 (Today) | Rs. 467,410 | Rs. 278.75 |
*Historical prices are approximate annual averages. Actual prices varied daily.
Why Has 1 Tola Gold Price Increased So Much in Pakistan?
The dramatic rise in 1 tola gold price in Pakistan over the past decade is due to two compounding factors working simultaneously:
Factor 1 — International Gold Price Rise: Gold prices globally have risen significantly since 2015, driven by COVID-19 pandemic uncertainty, geopolitical conflicts, high global inflation, and aggressive central bank gold buying particularly by China, Russia and India. International gold prices rose from around $1,100 per troy ounce in 2015 to over $2,600 per troy ounce by 2025 — a more than 130% increase in USD terms.
Factor 2 — PKR Depreciation: The Pakistani Rupee has depreciated massively against the US Dollar over the same period — from around Rs. 102 per dollar in 2015 to Rs. Rs. 278.75 today. This means even if international gold prices had stayed flat, the PKR price of gold would have nearly tripled just due to currency depreciation.
The combination of both factors has resulted in the 1 tola gold price in Pakistan increasing by more than 10 times over the past decade — making gold one of the best performing assets in Pakistan by a significant margin.
How to Calculate Gold Value Per Tola
Want to know the value of your gold in tola? Use our Gold Calculator for instant results. Here is the manual formula if you want to calculate yourself:
Value = Number of Tola × Karat Ratio × 24K Price Per Tola
Example: 3 tola of 22K gold
= 3 × (22/24) × Rs. 517,000
= 3 × 0.9167 × Rs. 517,000
= Rs. 14,22,501
Buying Gold by the Tola in Pakistan — Complete Guide
Where to Buy: Gold by the tola is available at all registered jewelers and bullion dealers in Pakistan’s Sarafa markets. Major gold markets include Sarafa Bazaar Karachi, Shahalam Market Lahore, Aabpara Market Islamabad, and Raja Bazaar Rawalpindi. Always buy from APSGJA registered dealers.
Forms Available: You can buy 1 tola gold in Pakistan in several forms — gold coins (most popular for investment), gold bars, or traditional jewelry. Gold coins and bars are recommended for investment as they carry no making charges unlike jewelry.
Making Charges: When buying gold jewelry, jewelers charge making charges on top of the gold rate. These typically range from Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 10,000 per tola depending on the jewelry design complexity. Gold coins and bars have no making charges and are the most cost-effective way to invest in gold by the tola.
Purity Verification: Always verify the purity of gold before purchasing. Ask the jeweler for a purity test using an electronic gold tester. Genuine 24K gold should show 999 or 24K purity. 22K gold should show 916 or 91.6% purity. Reputable dealers will always test on the spot without hesitation.
Get a Proper Receipt: Always insist on a receipt mentioning the exact weight in tola and grams, karat purity, gold rate per tola on the day of purchase, making charges if applicable, and total amount paid. This receipt is essential for reselling, insurance and legal purposes.
1 Tola Gold Price in Major Cities of Pakistan
*Gold rates across Pakistan follow the national APSGJA rate.
Gold Calculator — Calculate Any Weight
Use our free gold calculator to instantly calculate the value of any amount of gold in tola, gram or ounces at today’s live rates:
