Buying Gold Abroad: Understanding Tael (Hong Kong, China, Taiwan) vs. Thai Baht Gold
Learn how to compare gold weights when traveling to Hong Kong, Taiwan, or Singapore. Convert Taels to grams and understand how they differ from Thai Baht Gold.
What is a Tael of Gold?
The 'Tael' (两) is a traditional Chinese unit of weight that remains the absolute standard in major Asian gold hubs. However, the exact weight in grams varies by country:
- Hong Kong Tael: 1 Tael = 37.429 กรัม (grams)
- Taiwan Tael: 1 Tael = 37.5 กรัม (grams)
- China Tael: 1 Tael = 50 กรัม (grams) (ปรับตามระบบเมตริกใหม่ของรัฐบาลจีน)
Comparing with Thai Baht Gold Weight
In Thailand, gold is exclusively transacted in 'Baht'. The standard conversion values are:
- Gold Bar 1 Baht: = 15.244 กรัม (grams)
- Gold Jewelry 1 Baht: = 15.16 กรัม (grams)
When compared, 1 Hong Kong Tael (approx. 37.4g) is nearly 2.5 times heavier than 1 Thai Baht of gold (15.244g).