Gold price · 22k · 91.7% pure
22k gold price per gram today
22k gold is 91.7% pure. It is the standard for wedding jewelry in India and much of the Middle East, and it is the alloy used in the American Gold Eagle and the Krugerrand. Here is what a gram of it is worth at today’s spot price.
- 22k per gram $126.68 melt value
- Per pennyweight $197.00 1.555 grams
- Per troy ounce $3,940.06 31.1 grams of 22k
- Gold spot $4,298.25 pure, per troy ounce
Prices as of September 15, 2026. Updating to the live gold price…
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Gold price per gram by purity
Melt value of each common purity at today’s spot price. The 22k row is highlighted.
| Purity | Stamp | Per gram | Per dwt | Per troy oz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24k | 999 or 24K | $138.05 | $214.70 | $4,293.95 |
| 22k | 916 or 22K | $126.68 | $197.00 | $3,940.06 |
| 18k | 750 or 18K | $103.64 | $161.18 | $3,223.69 |
| 14k | 585 or 14K | $80.61 | $125.37 | $2,507.31 |
| 10k | 417 or 10K | $57.58 | $89.55 | $1,790.94 |
What common weights of 22k are worth
| Weight | Pure gold | Melt value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 gram | 0.92 g | $126.68 |
| 2 grams | 1.83 g | $253.35 |
| 5 grams | 4.58 g | $633.38 |
| 10 grams | 9.17 g | $1,266.76 |
| 20 grams | 18.33 g | $2,533.52 |
| 1 pennyweight | 1.43 g | $197.00 |
| 10 pennyweight | 14.26 g | $1,970.03 |
| 1 troy ounce | 28.51 g | $3,940.06 |
How the 22k price is worked out
22k gold is 91.7% pure gold by weight, and the rest is other metals such as copper, silver and zinc. So one gram of 22k contains 0.917 grams of pure gold, and its melt value is that amount times the live spot price per gram. The other metals in the alloy aren’t counted, because buyers don’t pay for them.
Where you find 22k gold
Gold jewelry bought in India, Pakistan, the Gulf states and parts of Southeast Asia is very often 22k, stamped 916. Bullion coins such as the American Gold Eagle, the South African Krugerrand and the British Sovereign also use 22k, because the small amount of copper makes them harder to scratch.
Selling 22k jewelry
Because 22k jewelry is bought partly by weight in the countries where it is common, its resale value stays close to melt. A buyer in the US may not know the market, so it helps to show the 916 hallmark and know the melt value before you ask for an offer.
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22k gold price per gram — FAQ
How much is 1 gram of 22k gold worth?
One gram of 22k gold is worth 91.7% of the spot price of a gram of pure gold. The live figure at the top of this page does that math with today’s price. That is its melt value; what you are offered when you sell will be lower.
What does 22k gold look like stamped?
22k gold is usually stamped 916 or 22K. Look inside ring bands, on clasps and near the ends of chains. A stamp is a claim, not a guarantee, so a buyer will still test the piece.
Is 22k gold worth more than 18k?
Yes, per gram. 22k gold contains 91.7% gold and 18k contains 75%, so a gram of 22k holds about 22% more gold and is worth about 22% more at melt.
How much will a buyer actually pay for 22k gold?
Less than melt value. Pawn shops and jewelry stores often offer somewhere around 50% to 80% of melt, because they resell to a refiner and keep a margin. Refiners and mail-in buyers that pay by assay usually pay more, often 80% to 95% or better on larger lots. Get the weight and purity yourself first, so you know what the metal is worth before you hear an offer.
How do I weigh jewelry at home?
Use a kitchen or jewelry scale that reads to at least 0.1 gram, and weigh each purity separately, since a 10k chain and an 18k ring are worth very different amounts per gram. Stones, clasps made of other metals and hollow parts filled with resin add weight but no gold, so the melt value of set pieces is lower than the gross weight suggests.