Tola is a term used in Urdu and some other South Asian languages to refer to a unit of mass, primarily for measuring gold and silver. It is derived from the Sanskrit word “tulā”, which means “balance” or “scale.” Traditionally, one tola is equivalent to 11.6638 grams or 0.375 troy ounces. This unit of measurement has been used in the Indian subcontinent for centuries and is still commonly used in countries like India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh.