22K Gold Price per Gram Today
Gold spot: $4,195.60/oz · Updated Oct 10, 2026, 2:00 AM ET
About 22K gold
22k gold is 91.7% gold. It is the traditional choice for wedding and festival jewelry in India and the Middle East, and it is also the alloy used for American Gold Eagle and British Sovereign coins.
Where you will find it
- Indian and Middle Eastern bridal jewelry
- American Gold Eagle and British Sovereign coins
- Heavy bangles and necklaces
Stamps to look for
What common 22K items are worth
Weights are typical examples; real pieces vary widely. Weigh yours and use the calculator below.
| Item | Typical weight | Melt value |
|---|---|---|
| Pair of earrings (jhumka style) | ~6 g | $741.90 |
| Bangle | ~15 g | $1,854.76 |
| Necklace | ~30 g | $3,709.52 |
| 1 oz Gold Eagle coin (total weight) | ~33.93 g | $4,195.47 |
22K gold calculator
Melt value is the gold content at today's spot price. Buyers usually pay less to cover refining and profit.
22K gold value by weight
| Weight | Melt value | At 80% dealer offer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 g | $123.65 | $98.92 |
| 2 g | $247.30 | $197.84 |
| 5 g | $618.25 | $494.60 |
| 10 g | $1,236.51 | $989.21 |
| 20 g | $2,473.01 | $1,978.41 |
| 50 g | $6,182.54 | $4,946.03 |
| 100 g | $12,365.07 | $9,892.06 |
Watch for plated-gold marks
If a karat stamp appears next to any of these marks, the item has only a thin gold layer and is worth far less than its weight suggests:
- GP (gold plated)
- GE / EP (electroplated)
- HGE / HGP (heavy gold electroplate)
- RGP (rolled gold plate)
- GF (gold filled)
- Vermeil
Other karats
| Karat | Per gram | Per dwt | Per troy oz |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10K gold | $56.20 | $87.41 | $1,748.17 |
| 14K gold | $78.69 | $122.37 | $2,447.43 |
| 18K gold | $101.17 | $157.34 | $3,146.70 |
| 22K gold | $123.65 | $192.30 | $3,845.97 |
| 24K gold | $134.76 | $209.57 | $4,191.40 |
Frequently asked questions
How much is 22k gold worth per gram today?
At the latest spot price, 22K gold is worth about $123.65 per gram in melt value. The price above refreshes every hour.
How is the 22k gold price per gram calculated?
Spot price per troy ounce ÷ 31.1035 gives the price of pure gold per gram. Multiply by 0.9167, because 22K gold is 91.7% gold.
What does 916 gold mean?
916 is the hallmark for 22k gold: 916 parts per thousand, or 91.6–91.7% gold. It is the standard purity for gold jewelry sold in India.
Is a 1 oz Gold Eagle worth exactly one ounce of gold?
The coin weighs 33.93 g in 22k alloy and contains exactly one troy ounce of pure gold, so its melt value equals the spot price of one ounce. Dealers usually sell coins above melt value and buy them near it.