22K Gold Price Today
As of October 5, 2026, the 22K gold price is $122.26 per gram, up 0.28% over the past 24 hours. 22K gold is 91.6% pure, so this melt value is the live 24K spot price multiplied by 0.916, which works out to $3,802.57 per troy ounce.
Live 22 karat gold price per gram, calculated from real-time spot prices. 22K is the dominant jewelry purity in India, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
US dollars per gram of 22K gold
- $190.13 per dwt
- $3,802.57 per troy oz
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Troy ounce (oz t) = 31.1035g
Karat = gold purity (24K = 99.9%)
Melt Value
Total Melt Value
$122.26
1 Gram of 22K gold
Weight
0.0322
troy oz
Purity
22.0K
91.6%
Pure Metal
0.0295
troy oz
Spot Price
$4,151.27
per oz t
Gold Karat Melt Values: 10K to 24K1 g
| Karat | Purity | Melt value |
|---|---|---|
| 99.9% pure gold | $133.33 | |
| 91.6% gold - Common in jewelry | $122.26 | |
| 87.5% gold - Middle Eastern jewelry | $116.78 | |
| 75% gold - Fine jewelry standard | $100.10 | |
| 58.5% gold - US jewelry standard | $78.08 | |
| 41.7% gold - Minimum for gold jewelry in US | $55.66 | |
| 37.5% gold - UK standard | $50.05 |
Gold value by karat and weight
Melt value of pure gold content, by karat. Buyers usually pay 70 to 90% of these figures: see where to sell gold for your options, or the gold price per pennyweight if a jeweler quotes you in dwt.
| Karat | Purity | 1 g | 1 dwt | 5 g | 10 g | 1 troy oz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | 99.9% | $133.33 | $207.36 | $666.66 | $1,333 | $4,147 |
| 22K | 91.6% | $122.26 | $190.13 | $611.28 | $1,223 | $3,803 |
| 21K | 87.5% | $116.78 | $181.62 | $583.92 | $1,168 | $3,632 |
| 18K | 75% | $100.10 | $155.67 | $500.50 | $1,001 | $3,113 |
| 14K | 58.5% | $78.08 | $121.42 | $390.39 | $780.78 | $2,428 |
| 10K | 41.7% | $55.66 | $86.55 | $278.28 | $556.55 | $1,731 |
| 9K | 37.5% | $50.05 | $77.84 | $250.25 | $500.50 | $1,557 |
At the spot price of $4,151.27 per troy ounce, as of October 5, 2026. Scroll the table sideways for more weights, up to 1 troy oz.
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Understanding 22K Gold
22 karat gold contains 91.6% pure gold with 8.4% alloying metals such as silver, copper, and zinc. It is the dominant purity for jewelry across India, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, hallmarked with 916 fineness to certify its gold content.
22K gold holds deep cultural significance in India, where gold jewelry is integral to weddings, festivals, and family wealth. Indian brides traditionally receive elaborate 22K gold sets including necklaces, bangles, earrings, and maang tikka as part of their wedding trousseau. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) mandates hallmarking on all gold jewelry sold in India, and the 916 stamp is the most commonly seen mark in jewelry shops nationwide.
In the Middle East and Gulf states, 22K gold is equally prized. Gold souks in Dubai, Riyadh, and Doha carry vast collections of 22K jewelry, from intricate traditional designs to modern statement pieces. Buyers in these markets strongly prefer the rich, deep yellow color that only high-karat gold provides.
The final retail price of 22K gold jewelry includes the gold's intrinsic value plus making charges (also called fabrication or labor charges). These typically range from 8% to 25% of the gold value depending on design intricacy. Hand-crafted and highly detailed pieces carry higher making charges than machine-made items. Making charges are generally not recoverable when reselling, so understanding this breakdown is essential before purchasing.
The key difference between 22K and 24K gold for jewelry is workability. 24K gold is too soft to hold complex shapes or securely set gemstones. 22K gold has just enough alloy content to maintain its form while preserving an exceptionally high purity that is visually indistinguishable from pure gold to most observers.
For long-run context on how the 22K gold price has moved alongside spot gold, see our gold price history from 1970 to 2026: 56 years of annual averages with inflation-adjusted highs and decade-by-decade analysis.
Data provided by MetalCharts, a free precious metals tracking platform offering real-time prices, interactive charts, historical data, and portfolio tools for gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and copper. Prices sourced from major global exchanges including COMEX, LBMA, and LME, updated continuously during market hours.
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