ٹریڈنگ پلیٹ فارم پر گولڈ کی قیمت (XAUUSD) ایک اونس کے حساب سے ڈالر میں ہوتی ہے، جبکہ پاکستان میں سونا تولہ کے حساب سے روپوں میں بکتا ہے۔ ایک تولہ تقریباً 0.375 اونس کے برابر ہوتا ہے، یعنی XAUUSD کی قیمت کو 0.375 سے ضرب دیں تو ایک تولہ خالص سونے کی ڈالر قیمت مل جاتی ہے۔ اس مضمون میں یہ حساب مثالوں کے ساتھ آسان الفاظ میں سمجھایا گیا ہے۔
In this guide
When you open XAUUSD on your trading app, you see one price: US dollars per troy ounce. But in Pakistan, gold is bought and sold per tola and per 10 grams, in rupees. This guide shows how to convert one into the other in a few seconds, so you always understand what a move on the chart means for the gold price at home.
The units: ounce, tola and gram
| Unit | Weight in grams | In ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 troy ounce (used for XAUUSD) | 31.1035 g | 1 |
| 1 tola | 11.6638 g | 0.375 |
| 10 grams | 10 g | 0.3215 |
The important number is 0.375: one tola is three eighths of a troy ounce. Note that gold uses the troy ounce (31.1 g), not the ordinary ounce used for food (28.35 g).
How to convert XAUUSD to the price of one tola
Step 1. Dollars per tola: multiply the XAUUSD price by 0.375.
Step 2. Rupees per tola: multiply the result by the US dollar to rupee rate (USD/PKR).
Put together: price of 1 tola in PKR = XAUUSD × 0.375 × USD/PKR.
For 10 grams: price of 10 grams in PKR = XAUUSD ÷ 31.1035 × 10 × USD/PKR.
Worked example
The numbers below are only an example to show the method. Use the live XAUUSD price and today’s dollar rate for a real calculation.
| Example | Calculation | Result |
|---|---|---|
| XAUUSD | price per ounce | $4,000 |
| 1 tola in dollars | 4,000 × 0.375 | $1,500 |
| 1 tola in rupees (at 280 per dollar) | 1,500 × 280 | Rs 420,000 |
| 10 grams in dollars | 4,000 ÷ 31.1035 × 10 | about $1,286 |
| 10 grams in rupees (at 280 per dollar) | 1,286.03 × 280 | about Rs 360,090 |
What a move on the chart means per tola
Because one tola is 0.375 ounces, every $1 move in XAUUSD changes the tola price by $0.375. So a $10 move on the chart is $3.75 per tola, and a $40 day is $15 per tola. At 280 rupees per dollar, that $40 move is about Rs 4,200 per tola.
24 karat and 22 karat
XAUUSD is the price of pure gold. Most jewellery in Pakistan is 22 karat, which is 22 parts gold out of 24, or about 91.7% pure. To estimate the 22 karat value, multiply the 24 karat figure by 22 and divide by 24. In the example above, Rs 420,000 × 22 ÷ 24 = Rs 385,000 per tola.
Why the sarafa rate is different
Your calculation gives the international value of the gold. The rate quoted in Pakistani markets is usually not exactly the same, because:
- dealers add or subtract a premium depending on local demand and supply,
- the rupee rate used in the market can differ from the interbank rate,
- jewellery prices add making charges, and buying back old gold often comes with deductions.
So use the formula to understand the market and compare rates, not as a guaranteed buying or selling price.
Trading gold vs buying physical gold
Buying a tola from a jeweller and trading XAUUSD are very different things. When you trade XAUUSD with a broker you do not own any gold; you are speculating on the price, usually with leverage. One standard lot of gold is 100 ounces, so a $1 move is worth $100 per lot. Learn the best times to trade gold in Pakistan and how to size your trade from your stop loss before you start, or check your size with our free lot size calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How many tola are in one ounce?
One troy ounce is about 2.667 tola (31.1035 ÷ 11.6638).
How do I find the price of one tola from XAUUSD?
Multiply XAUUSD by 0.375 to get dollars per tola, then multiply by the USD/PKR rate to get rupees.
Is XAUUSD the same as the gold rate in Pakistan?
No. XAUUSD is the international price per ounce in dollars. The local rate is per tola in rupees and includes local premiums or discounts.
This article is for education only and is not financial advice. The prices in the example are not current market prices. Trading gold carries a high level of risk and you can lose some or all of your money.
