Tael (unit)

A Tael (兩) pronounced liǎng, is a traditional Chinese measurement of weight in East Asia that was also used as a currency. The tael was the basis of the silver currency and sycee remained in use until the end of the Qing Dynasty. 100 candareens is equal to 10 maces which is equal to 1 tael. Its weight slightly differs depending on the time period and place. Using the Hong Kong Troy units, one tael is roughly 37.43 g.

The tael is still in use as a weight measurement. In the People’s Republic of China, it is equivalent to 50 g since the country has gone metric.