Gold Weight Units: Vori, Ana, Roti, Point, and Grams Explained
Understand traditional South Asian gold weight conversions. Convert Vori (Tola), Anna, Roti, and Points accurately to Grams.
In South Asian and Middle Eastern gold trading, weights are traditionally quoted in Vori (or Tola), Anna, Roti, and Point rather than standard metric grams. Because gold carries high monetary value per fraction of a unit, understanding conversion math prevents costly transaction mistakes.
1. Traditional Unit Hierarchies & Metric Conversions
The traditional gold measurement system breaks down systematically:
• 1 Vori (or Tola) = 16 Annas = 11.664 Grams.
• 1 Anna = 6 Rotis = 0.729 Grams.
• 1 Roti = 10 Points = 0.1215 Grams.
• 1 Point = 0.01215 Grams.
Therefore, 1 Vori equals 96 Rotis or 960 Points.
2. Troy Ounce vs. Metric Grams vs. Vori
International financial markets quote gold spot rates per Troy Ounce. One Troy Ounce equals 31.1034768 grams, which converts to approximately 2.666 Vori.
Converting all quotes into standard metric grams provides a universal benchmark for comparing international spot prices with local retail jewelry quotes.
3. Practical Example: Converting Inherited Jewelry Weight
Suppose an inherited gold necklace weighs 2 Vori, 4 Annas, and 3 Rotis. Converting to grams:
• 2 Vori × 11.664 g = 23.328 g
• 4 Annas × 0.729 g = 2.916 g
• 3 Rotis × 0.1215 g = 0.3645 g
Total Gross Weight = 26.6085 grams.
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How many grams are in 1 Vori of gold?▼
One traditional Vori (or Tola) equals exactly 11.664 grams.
How many Annas equal 1 Vori?▼
1 Vori equals 16 Annas.
How many Rotis make 1 Anna?▼
1 Anna equals 6 Rotis (or 60 Points).