What is a Vori and where is it used?

A Vori (also spelled Bhori or Tola) is a traditional unit of mass used primarily in South Asia (Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Nepal) specifically for precious metals like gold and silver. One standard Vori equals exactly 11.6638 grams.

How many Anas are in a Vori?

There are exactly 16 Anas in one Vori. The Ana is a subunit that allows jewelers to price smaller pieces of jewelry or account for exact melt weight.

What is the relationship between Roti and Point?

In traditional gold measurement, 1 Ana is divided into 6 Rotis, and 1 Roti is further subdivided into 10 Points. Therefore, there are 960 Points in a single Vori.

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Gold Weight Conversion

Gold Weight Converter

Convert mathematically between traditional South Asian gold units (Vori, Ana, Roti, Point) and standard metric grams with precision.

Convert Traditional Units to Grams

Enter any combination of Vori, Ana, Roti, and Point.

Vori / Bhori

1 Vori = 11.6638g

Ana (0–15)

16 Ana = 1 Vori

Roti (0–5)

6 Roti = 1 Ana

Point (0–9)

10 Point = 1 Roti

Traditional Gold Weight Standards

Traditional gold weight measurements hold deep historical and commercial significance in South Asian jewelry markets (Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Nepal). Even as metric scales are standard, generational jewelry receipts and local goldsmith making charges still rely on these units.

Unit Hierarchy & Formula

1 Vori (Bhori) = 11.6638 Grams

1 Vori = 16 Ana

1 Ana = 6 Roti

1 Roti = 10 Points

Dividing 11.6638 grams down through these fractions enables jewelers to measure with milligram-level precision.

Gold Units FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Gold Weight Conversion

Answers to common questions regarding converting between Grams, Vori, Ana, Roti, and Point.