How to use this converter
Choose Mana–Pathi Volume for grain-container measures, or Nepali Weight for mass. Enter any non-negative amount and select the starting unit; all related conversions appear instantly. When using Pau, choose the meaning used by your local shop or market.
Mana, Pathi and Muri in Nepal
Mana (माना), Pathi (पाथी) and Muri (मुरी) are traditional capacity measures closely associated with grain, seed, pulses and household trade. The standard relationship used here is 10 Mutthi = 1 Mana, 8 Mana = 1 Pathi and 20 Pathi = 1 Muri. With one Pathi taken as 4.54596 litres, one Muri equals 90.9192 litres.
| Traditional volume | Equivalent |
|---|---|
| 1 Mana | 10 Mutthi · 0.568245 L |
| 1 Pathi | 8 Mana · 80 Mutthi · 4.54596 L |
| 1 Muri | 20 Pathi · 160 Mana · 90.9192 L |
Why one Pathi is not a fixed number of kilograms
Pathi measures the space occupied; kilogram measures mass. Grain variety, moisture, packing and whether the measure is heaped or level all affect weight. A Pathi of paddy, polished rice, maize or lentils therefore cannot share one trustworthy kg conversion. This tool keeps volume and weight separate instead of inventing a universal answer.
Nepali weight units and the Pau ambiguity
Tola remains common in Nepal’s gold and silver market. The converter uses 1 Tola = 11.6638038 g and the jewellery convention 100 Lal = 1 Tola. The traditional Dharni is approximately 2.3325 kg and was divided into 12 Pau.
Modern speech complicates Pau: some sellers mean the old 194.375 g unit, others mean a quarter kilogram (250 g), and some use 200 g. The calculator never chooses silently—you select the applicable standard.
| Weight unit | Equivalent used here |
|---|---|
| 1 Lal | 0.116638038 g |
| 1 Tola | 100 Lal · 11.6638038 g |
| 1 traditional Pau | 194.375 g |
| 1 Dharni | 12 traditional Pau · 2.3325 kg |
| 1 Quintal | 100 kg |
Historical and local variation
Traditional vessels and customary weights were not always identical across every period and region. Use these results for conversion and comparison, but use calibrated metric equipment for legal trade, shipping or purchases where exact weight matters. Always confirm what a seller means by Pau and whether a grain measure is level or heaped.
Sources
Relationships reviewed June 2026 against the compiled Nepalese customary measurement references, the UN-cited Dharni equivalence and the standardized Tola conversion.
Frequently asked questions
How many Mana are in one Pathi?
One Pathi equals 8 Mana. Under the conversion used by this tool, one Pathi is 4.54596 litres, so one Mana is 0.568245 litre.
How many Pathi are in one Muri?
One Muri equals 20 Pathi, or 160 Mana. Using 4.54596 litres per Pathi, one Muri is 90.9192 litres.
Can I convert one Pathi directly to kilograms?
Not without knowing the commodity and its bulk density. Pathi is volume, while kilogram is weight. Rice, wheat, maize and lentils can have different weights for the same Pathi volume.
How much is one Dharni in kilograms?
The traditional Nepali Dharni is approximately 2.3325 kilograms and is divided into 12 traditional Pau. Modern markets may use Pau to mean 250 g or 200 g instead, so this tool lets you choose.
How many Lal are in one Tola?
The Nepal jewellery-market convention used here is 100 Lal = 1 Tola. One Tola is 11.6638038 grams, so one Lal is approximately 0.116638 gram.