22K Gold Price Per Gram Today — Live Calculator
22K gold is 91.7% pure gold by weight (22 parts gold to 2 parts alloy). It's the standard karat for South Asian and Middle Eastern jewelry (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, the UAE) and for traditional gold-coin alloys — the American Gold Eagle, the South African Krugerrand, and the Australian Gold Sovereign are all 22K. The high gold content gives 22K its deep saturated yellow color but makes it soft enough that it bends with normal wear; most 22K jewelry is reserved for special-occasion wear (weddings, gifting) rather than daily use. At today's gold spot, a 10g 22K chain holds roughly $887 of gold. Also written 22kt or 22 karat.
Also written 22kt or 22 karat.
Live 22K gold price
Per gram
$132.94
Per troy oz
$4,134.78
Per pennyweight (dwt)
$206.74
22K gold value = (weight in grams ÷ 31.1034768) × 0.9167 × current gold spot price per troy ounce. At a $3,000/oz gold spot, 1 gram of 22K is worth roughly $88.42.
22K gold FAQ
What is 22K gold worth per gram today?
22K gold is 91.7% pure gold. Per-gram value = (1 ÷ 31.1034768) × 0.9167 × current gold spot. At a $3,000/oz gold spot, 22K is worth roughly $88.42 per gram. The calculator above pulls live spot and computes any weight/quantity.
Where is 22K gold used?
22K is the traditional karat for South Asian and Middle Eastern jewelry (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, the UAE) and for bullion-coin alloys like the American Gold Eagle, the South African Krugerrand, and the Australian Gold Sovereign. The high gold content gives 22K its rich color and store-of-value status; it's softer than 14K or 18K but acceptable for occasional-wear jewelry.
Is 22K gold the same as bullion?
Almost. 22K bullion coins (Krugerrand, American Gold Eagle, Sovereign) are 91.67% gold with a small copper alloy added for hardness — they carry the same gold weight as their .9999 fine equivalents but resist scratching better. .9999 fine 24K bullion (Canadian Maple Leaf, American Gold Buffalo, Perth Mint bars) is pure gold; 22K bullion is gold with a token alloy. Both are widely accepted as investment-grade.
Why is 22K rare in the US?
US jewelry tradition standardized on 14K and 18K because they balance gold content with daily-wear hardness. 22K is too soft for typical US ring or chain wear — it bends and shows scratches quickly. It's common in cultures where gold is worn for special occasions and stored for value rather than worn daily, and in bullion-grade coins where occasional handling is the norm.
How much will a refiner pay for 22K gold?
Refiners typically pay 90-95% of the gold melt value for 22K, with pawn shops at 70-85%. For a 10g 22K piece at $3,000/oz gold spot, melt value is roughly $884; a refiner offer typically lands at $796-$840, a pawn-shop offer at $619-$751. Refiners usually require a bulk minimum (often 1+ troy oz of pure-gold equivalent).
Is 22K also written as 22kt or 22 karat?
Yes — 22K, 22kt, and 22 karat are all spellings for the same purity (91.7% gold). US jewelry stamps usually read "22K"; South Asian and Middle Eastern jewelry often uses "22kt" or "22 carat" (the British/Indian English spelling of karat). The calculator treats all three as equivalent.