Scrap gold · 916
22k Scrap Gold Calculator — Price per Gram
Live melt value and estimated buyer payout for 22k gold (91.7% pure). Today 22k gold is worth $122.03 per gram at spot.
Melt value (100%)
$1,220.30
9.167 g pure gold
Estimated payout (80%)
$976.24
Buyer margin: $244.06
1 g of 22k gold — price history
What the same gram of 22k gold was worth in the past, based on daily spot closes.
22k gold value by weight
| Weight | Melt value | Pawn 60% | Jeweler 75% | Refiner 88% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 g 22k | $122.03 | $73.22 | $91.52 | $107.39 |
| 2 g 22k | $244.06 | $146.44 | $183.04 | $214.77 |
| 3 g 22k | $366.09 | $219.65 | $274.57 | $322.16 |
| 4 g 22k | $488.12 | $292.87 | $366.09 | $429.54 |
| 5 g 22k | $610.15 | $366.09 | $457.61 | $536.93 |
| 7 g 22k | $854.21 | $512.52 | $640.65 | $751.70 |
| 10 g 22k | $1,220.30 | $732.18 | $915.22 | $1,073.86 |
| 15 g 22k | $1,830.44 | $1,098.27 | $1,372.83 | $1,610.79 |
| 20 g 22k | $2,440.59 | $1,464.35 | $1,830.44 | $2,147.72 |
| 25 g 22k | $3,050.74 | $1,830.44 | $2,288.05 | $2,684.65 |
| 30 g 22k | $3,660.89 | $2,196.53 | $2,745.66 | $3,221.58 |
| 50 g 22k | $6,101.48 | $3,660.89 | $4,576.11 | $5,369.30 |
| 100 g 22k | $12,202.95 | $7,321.77 | $9,152.21 | $10,738.60 |
About 22k scrap gold
22k gold contains 91.67% gold (22 of 24 parts). It is the standard for traditional jewelry in India, Pakistan, the Middle East and Southeast Asia, and is also the alloy used in the British Sovereign and South African Krugerrand. Its high purity means 22k scrap is valuable — a 10 g bangle is worth almost as much as 10 g of pure gold.
How the 22k scrap price is calculated
Buyers use one formula: weight (g) × purity × spot price per gram × payout %. With today's spot of $133.12 per gram of pure gold, 22k works out to $122.03 per gram before the buyer's margin. The margin covers assaying, refining losses (usually 1–3%), transport and profit.
Selling tip
In India look for the BIS hallmark with '22K916'. Jewelers often deduct 'making charges' already paid — those are never refunded when you sell. Weigh your items on a 0.01 g kitchen or jewelry scale before visiting a buyer, separate pieces by karat, and ask for the offer per gram in writing.
Frequently asked questions
- How much is 1 gram of 22k gold worth?
- Melt value = 1 g × 91.7% purity × live spot price per gram. The calculator above shows today's figure in your currency; a buyer will typically pay 60–90% of that.
- What hallmark does 22k gold have?
- 22k gold is stamped 916. Dominant in India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Malaysia and Singapore.
- How much will a pawn shop pay for 22k gold?
- Pawn shops usually pay 50–65% of melt value, local jewelers 70–80%, and online refiners 85–95%. Always get several quotes and weigh the item yourself first.
- Is white or rose 22k gold worth less?
- No. White, yellow and rose 22k gold contain the same 91.7% gold — only the alloy metals differ, so the melt value per gram is identical.
- Do buyers pay for gemstones?
- Scrap buyers pay only for metal. Stones are removed or their weight deducted. Valuable diamonds should be appraised and sold separately.
- How has the 22k gold price per gram changed over time?
- The history chart on this page converts daily spot prices into a per-gram value for this karat, so you can see what the same gram was worth 1, 5, 10 or 20+ years ago.