22K Gold Purity: Percentage, Stamp & Value Guide
22K = 91.7% gold
22-karat gold contains 91.7% pure gold by weight — 22 parts gold out of 24.
Step by step
- Purity = karat ÷ 24 = 22 ÷ 24.
- 22 ÷ 24 = 0.9167 = 91.67%.
- Pure gold in 10 g of 22K = 10 × 0.9167 = 9.17 g.
22K is popular for wedding and traditional jewelry in South Asia and the Middle East — rich color but softer than 18K.
Details
- Gold content
- 91.67%
- Hallmark stamp
- 916
- Pure gold per gram
- 0.917 g
- Pure gold per troy ounce
- 28.51 g
- Pure gold per tola (11.66 g)
- 10.69 g
How it works
A karat (K or kt) expresses gold purity in 24ths, so the karat number divided by 24 gives the gold fraction. Pure gold is too soft for most jewelry, so it is alloyed with copper, silver, zinc or palladium, which also change the color to rose, white or green gold. The price of a gold item depends on its pure gold weight multiplied by the current gold price, plus workmanship.
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Frequently asked questions
How much gold is in 22K?
91.7%.
What is the stamp for 22K gold?
916.
Is 22K gold good for rings?
It is soft and scratches easily — fine for occasional wear.
How do I value 22K gold?
Multiply the weight in grams by 0.917 to get pure gold grams, then by the current gold price per gram.