Gold Price Calculator Nepal: Tola, Gram & Ana Converter (2026)
Confused about gold prices in Nepal because everything is quoted in tola, ana and ratti instead of grams? This free calculator instantly converts between all of Nepal's traditional gold units and works out your exact total — gold value, making charge (jyala), and VAT — based on today's rate and your chosen purity (24K, 22K hallmark, 21K or 18K). Just enter the rate, pick your purity, add the weight and unit, and get a fully itemized total in seconds, plus a running ledger of every calculation you make. No more guesswork at the jewelry counter — know your exact price before you buy.
Sunako Hisab
Nepali Gold Ledger · Rate · Purity · Weight
1 Tola = 11.6638 g = 16 Ana = 32 Ratti · 1 Tola ≈ 0.375 Troy Oz
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Jewelry sold in Nepal is most often 22K hallmark; fine bullion rates quoted publicly are usually 24K.
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Understanding Nepal's Traditional Gold Units
Nepal's gold trade primarily uses the tola as its base unit, with ana and ratti used for smaller quantities — particularly for stones, small ornaments, and fine adjustments. Internationally, gold is priced in grams or troy ounces, so converting correctly between the two systems is essential whenever you compare a shop's rate to the international spot price. The chart above covers every conversion you will need, but the one figure worth memorizing is this: one tola equals 11.6638 grams. Once you know that, every other conversion — ana, ratti, or troy ounce — is just simple multiplication rather than guesswork at the counter.
How Gold Pricing Works in Nepal: Purity, Hallmark, Making Charge & VAT
The rate you see quoted each morning is almost always the fine gold (24K) rate, but very little jewelry sold in Nepal is actually 24K — pure gold is too soft to hold intricate designs. Most ornaments are sold as 22K hallmark gold (91.6% pure), with 21K and 18K used for certain designs and lighter, more affordable pieces. This means the final rate for your specific ornament is always lower than the headline 24K number you hear on the news.
On top of the gold's own value, two more charges are added before you reach your final bill. The making charge (jyala) covers the craftsmanship of turning raw gold into a finished ornament, and is usually charged either as a percentage of the gold's value or as a flat rate per tola. VAT is then typically applied on top of this, most commonly on the making charge portion of the bill. Knowing these three components separately — gold value, making charge, and VAT — is the only way to check whether a quoted total is fair, and it is exactly what the calculator above breaks down for you automatically.
5 Tips Before You Buy Gold in Nepal
- Always ask for the day's fine gold (24K) rate first, then confirm which purity your chosen ornament is made from before any price is calculated.
- Making charges are usually negotiable, especially on heavier pieces — it is completely normal to ask for a lower percentage or a discount on the flat rate.
- Check for a visible hallmark stamp on the piece, which confirms the purity the seller is claiming.
- Use the calculator above to verify the shop's quoted total against your own calculation before making payment.
- Keep the printed bill and hallmark certificate safe — you will need both if you ever resell or exchange the ornament.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams are in one tola of gold?
One tola equals 11.6638 grams. This is the standard conversion used throughout Nepal's gold and jewelry trade.
What is the difference between 24K and 22K gold?
24K gold is 99.9% pure and is mainly used for investment bars and coins. 22K gold is 91.6% pure and is the most common purity used for jewelry in Nepal, as it is durable enough to hold detailed designs.
Is VAT applied on the full gold price or only on the making charge?
Practice can vary by seller, but VAT is most commonly applied to the making charge portion of the bill rather than the full gold value. Always ask your jeweler to break this down clearly on your receipt.
What is a ratti and an ana in gold weighing?
Both are traditional Nepali sub-units of the tola, used to measure smaller quantities of gold with precision. One tola equals 16 ana or 32 ratti, meaning one ana equals two ratti.
Final Thoughts
Gold pricing in Nepal does not have to feel confusing once you understand the three moving parts — purity, weight unit, and making charge — that make up your final bill. Bookmark this page and use the calculator above every time you are ready to buy, so you always walk into the shop knowing exactly what your total should be.
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