How much is 22K gold worth by weight?
These examples use 91.6% gold content and no stones or non-gold deductions. Values update when you change the reference price; the examples always remain 22K / 916 even if you change the calculator's purity.
Gold API reference · $4,195.60 USD/troy oz · as of Oct 11, 2026, 03:44 PM UTC
| Item weight | Pure gold content | Estimated melt value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 g | 0.916 g | $123.56 |
| 5 g | 4.580 g | $617.80 |
| 10 g | 9.160 g | $1,235.61 |
| 20 g | 18.320 g | $2,471.22 |
A worked 22K calculation
For a 10 g item with no non-gold deductions, multiply 10 by 0.916 to obtain 9.16 g of pure gold. Divide the reference of $4,195.60 USD per troy ounce by 31.1034768, then multiply by 9.16. The estimated metal value is $1,235.61 USD.
If stones and other non-gold parts weigh 2 g, calculate the gold content on the remaining 8 g, not the full 10 g. A hallmark is a starting assumption; an assay may find a different purity.
Metal value, buyer offer and retail price
Metal value estimates the gold content. A buyer's net cash offer is what you receive after any fees and deductions. Retail jewelry prices may include labor, brand premiums, stones and taxes. These figures answer different questions.
The 70% and 90% figures in the calculator are hypothetical arithmetic examples, not typical payouts or a fair-price range. Compare itemized net quotes using the same tested weight and purity. Compare multiple buyer quotes or read the calculation method.
Is 22K exactly the same as 916?
22 divided by 24 is approximately 0.916667, or 91.6667%. A 916 hallmark indicates 0.916, or 91.6%. This page uses the 916 factor consistently. At the same weight and reference price, the exact 22/24 calculation is about 0.073% higher. Use the tested fineness when precision matters.
What is 22K gold?
22-karat gold contains approximately 91.6% pure gold. It is commonly used in investment coins and in jewelry traditions across South Asia and the Middle East. Its high gold content gives it a rich color and a higher metal value per gram than lower-karat alloys.
22K and 916 hallmarks
Common marks include “22K,” “22KT” and “916.” The 916 mark means about 916 parts of gold per thousand. Some items use regional hallmarks or assay-office marks that require separate interpretation.
How the per-gram value is estimated
The calculator treats the entered gold-bearing weight as a uniform 22K alloy. Mixed-purity pieces should be separated and calculated individually.
Before selling 22K gold
High-purity jewelry can include elaborate workmanship or cultural value that a scrap calculation does not capture. Request an itemized quote and distinguish the gold-content offer from any offer for stones or craftsmanship.