22K Gold Price — Live Per Gram & Ounce
$135.06 per gram ($4,201 per ounce) in US dollars as of 09:52 UTC. 22K gold is 91.67% pure gold by weight — prices in five currencies below, updated every minute.
24h +1.21% 7d — 30d —
Last updated · Spot source: gold-api.com · See the full methodology.
22K gold price across currencies (per gram)
| Currency | Price / gram | 24h |
|---|---|---|
| USD · United States | $135.06 | +1.21% |
| GBP · United Kingdom | £99.11 | +1.21% |
| CAD · Canada | $186.12 | +1.21% |
| AUD · Australia | $189.76 | +1.21% |
| EUR · Eurozone | €115.62 | +1.21% |
30-day position
Gold is currently trading +0.96% above its trailing 30-day average of $4,539/oz — +0.96%
About 22k gold
22K gold is 91.67% pure gold by weight. Pure gold is soft, so jewellers alloy it with harder metals: 22k balances gold content with durability. Its melt value is always a fixed fraction (0.9167) of the pure-gold price — derived from spot ÷ 31.1034768 grams per troy ounce.
When buying or selling 22k gold, weigh the item, multiply by the per-gram figure for your currency above, and expect dealer premiums (buying) or margins below melt (selling scrap).
Frequently asked questions
What does 22k gold mean?
22K gold is 91.67% pure gold by weight — 24 karats is pure gold, so 22k means 22 parts gold out of 24, alloyed with harder metals. The remainder (8.33%) is typically copper, silver or zinc.
How much is 22k gold worth in US dollars?
22k gold is currently $135.06 per gram ($4,201 per ounce) as of 09:52 UTC.
Why is 22k cheaper than 24k per gram?
Because only 91.67% of its weight is actual gold. A gram of 22k contains 0.9167 grams of pure gold, so its melt value is that fraction of the pure-gold price.
Is 22k good for jewellery or investment?
22k is a jewellery karat: the alloy makes it harder and more durable, while still holding solid metal value. For pure investment, 24k bullion tracks spot most directly.