Meaning of THULAM

THULAM

Language - Tamil

Tamil Word - துலாம்

A traditional unit of weight measurement, equivalent to 100 palams (approximately 3.73 kilograms). Example: The merchant weighed the sack of rice on the 'thulam' and found it to be 5 'thulams' (approximately 18.65 kilograms). This term reflects the historical use of traditional units of measurement in Tamil Nadu, particularly in trade and commerce. Understanding 'thulam' and its conversion to modern units is crucial for interpreting historical records and understanding quantities mentioned in land documents.