Convert Singapore tael to kilogram in seconds.
1 两 x 0.0377994 = 0.0377994 kg
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Ever wondered how Singaporean gold traders measure those shiny bars? They use a unit called the tael – but not just any tael. The Singapore tael has its own unique flavor, and converting it to kilograms requires precision. Whether you're appraising heirloom jewelry or decoding old recipes, this guide turns an obscure measurement into something as familiar as your morning coffee.
Unit definitions
What is a Singapore tael (两)?
Description: A traditional weight unit still used in Singaporean commerce, especially for precious metals.
Symbol: 两
Common uses: Pricing gold, silver, and traditional Chinese medicine
Definition: 1 Singapore tael = 37.7994 grams
What is a kilogram (kg)?
Description: The base unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI).
Symbol: kg
Common uses: Global standard for science, commerce, and everyday measurements
Definition: 1 kg = 1,000 grams = mass of 1 liter of water
Conversion formula
Kilograms = Singapore taels × 0.0377994
Singapore taels = Kilograms ÷ 0.0377994
Example calculations
- Converting 8 taels to kg:
8 × 0.0377994 = 0.3023952 kg - Converting 2.5 kg to taels:
2.5 ÷ 0.0377994 ≈ 66.14 taels
Conversion tables
Singapore tael to kilogram
| Tael | Kilogram |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0377994 |
| 5 | 0.188997 |
| 10 | 0.377994 |
| 50 | 1.88997 |
| 100 | 3.77994 |
Kilogram to Singapore tael
| Kilogram | Tael (approx) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 2.645 |
| 0.5 | 13.23 |
| 1 | 26.45 |
| 5 | 132.27 |
| 10 | 264.55 |
Historical background
The Singapore tael's story begins in teh 19th century port cities, where British administrators needed consistent weights for opium and spice trades. Unlike China's tael (37.5g) or Hong Kong's (37.7993g), Singapore fixed its tael at 37.7994 grams in 1898 through the Weights and Measures Ordinance. This 0.0001g difference from Hong Kong's unit? A deliberate choice to simplify tax calculations on gold imports during the Klondike Gold Rush era.
Interesting facts?
- The tael system predates metric measurements by 2,000 years, originating from bronze coins used as weights
- Singapore's gold markets still price bullion in taels alongside troy ounces
- 1 tael of gold is approximately 1.2 troy ounces
- Traditional medicine shops use miniature tael weights shaped like animals
- The word "tael" comes from the Malay "tahil", meaning "weight"
FAQ
One Singapore tael equals exactly 0.0377994 kilograms.
Singapore standardized its tael during British colonial rule to align with regional trade practices, distinct from Chinese or Hong Kong variants.
Yes, primarily in jewelry stores and traditional medicine shops for measuring gold and herbs.
No, this tool is specific to Singapore's tael. Use our Hong Kong tael converter for that variant.
The 0.0377994 kg per tael ratio is standardized by Singaporean authorities, accurate to seven decimal places.