Savara, Tola and Grams: Gold Weight Units Explained
In Telangana and Andhra Pradesh many families still talk about gold in savaras, while bills and rate boards use grams. This page explains each unit and how to convert between them.
What is a savara (sovereign)?
A savara, also called a sovereign or pavan in South India, is 8 grams of gold. The name comes from the British gold sovereign coin, which weighed close to 8 grams. When a family says a necklace is “5 savaras”, they mean about 40 grams.
What is a tola?
A tola is an older Indian unit equal to 11.66 grams. It is still used in some markets, mostly in North India and for bullion. Rate boards in Hyderabad usually show prices per gram and per 10 grams instead.
Conversion table
| Savara | Grams | Tola (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 g | 0.69 |
| 2 | 16 g | 1.37 |
| 3 | 24 g | 2.06 |
| 5 | 40 g | 3.43 |
| 10 | 80 g | 6.86 |
| 15 | 120 g | 10.29 |
| 20 | 160 g | 13.72 |
| 25 | 200 g | 17.15 |
How to find the price of one savara
Multiply today’s 22K rate per gram by 8. For example, at ₹13,500 per gram, one savara of 22K gold is ₹1,08,000 before GST. Our homepage shows the live price of one savara (8 grams) including GST, updated every second.
Other units you may hear
- Gram: the unit used on bills and hallmark records
- 10 grams: how many rate boards and news reports quote gold
- Kilogram: used for silver and bullion
Questions people ask
How many grams is 1 savara?
1 savara (sovereign) is 8 grams of gold.
How many grams is 1 tola?
1 tola is 11.66 grams.
Is savara the same as pavan?
Yes. Savara, sovereign and pavan all mean 8 grams of gold.
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