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22K & 24K Scrap Gold Calculator

Calculate the melt value of high-purity 22 karat (91.7%) and 24 karat (99.9%) gold coins, bullion bars, and investment items.

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What Is a 22K & 24K Scrap Gold Calculator?

The 22K–24K Gold Value Calculator estimates the theoretical melt value of high-purity 22K and 24K gold items from weight, purity, and current gold price.

Calculate the melt value of high-purity 22 karat (91.7%) and 24 karat (99.9%) gold coins, bullion bars, and investment items.

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🧮 Formula

22K & 24K Scrap Gold Value Formula

The calculator follows this formula so the estimate stays tied to weight, purity, and the current gold spot price:

V=W×C×(K÷24)×P

V is estimated melt value, W is item weight, C is the unit conversion to troy ounces, K is karat, and P is the gold spot price per troy ounce.

Calculations use standard weight and purity formulas with live market spot prices. See our Calculation & Editorial Methodology for complete formula steps and limitation disclosures.

22K/24K Scrap Gold Payout Estimator

Model buyer deductions for high-purity 22K and 24K gold

High-purity items contain more fine gold per unit of alloy weight, but there is no universal payout standard. The final quote still depends on the buyer, item type, testing, fees, and whether the piece has bullion or collectible value.

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Refineries & SmeltersTerms vary by lot and processAsk for the full net after fees
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Jewelers & DealersMay pay melt-based or resale-based offersBullion and jewelry may be handled differently
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Pawn Shops & KiosksOffers can vary widelyCompare specialist buyers when possible
Buyer Payout Ratio90%
Applied buyer deduction: 10% (buyer margin)Example input — replace with the buyer's quoted payout percentage.
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22K/24K Gold Market Value Rates

Live high-purity gold price per gram, per DWT, and per troy ounce

24K serves as the base reference rate for karat calculations, and 22K values scale from that spot input by purity. Actual buyer offers may still differ from theoretical melt value.

Per Gram
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1 gram = 0.0322 troy oz
Per Pennyweight
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1 DWT = 1.555 grams
Per Troy Ounce
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1 troy oz = 31.1035 g

How to Calculate 22K & 24K Scrap Gold Value

Three steps — weigh, confirm high purity, get your melt value

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Weigh Your Gold
Use a precision scale. Jewelry, coins, and bullion bars are examples of items that may be marked 22K or 24K.
Use published specifications for recognized coins or bars when available. For jewelry, exclude stones and other non-gold components from the alloy weight where practical.
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Confirm 22K or 24K
22K stamps: "22K", "916", ".916". 24K stamps: "24K", "999", ".999", "999.9". Indian jewelry: "916". Bullion: "999.9 Fine Gold".
24K gold is a deep, rich yellow. 22K has a slightly warmer tone due to copper alloy. Learn how 916 and 999 hallmark numbers work to identify high-purity gold.
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Get Your Value
Select 22K or 24K and hit calculate. The tool converts the live spot price into a per-gram melt estimate using the selected purity.
Use the payout estimator to compare melt value with actual buyer offers, or review how to calculate scrap gold value manually.

22K vs 24K Price Per Gram

24K provides the base per-gram rate, and 22K tracks lower because it contains less fine gold per gram. Use the live spot input above for the current difference rather than relying on a fixed example.

Gold Coins and Bullion

Investment coins and bars are issued in different finenesses. Use official published specifications when available. Coins may carry numismatic or retail premiums above melt value — use our dedicated Gold Coin Value Calculator to calculate coin-specific melt values and compare specialist quotes.

South Asian & Middle Eastern Gold

22K and 916-marked jewelry is widely encountered in South Asian and Middle Eastern markets and traditions. Purity and weight still vary by item, so verify the mark, test when appropriate, and weigh the eligible gold-alloy material.

22K & 24K Scrap Gold Valuation Considerations

Understanding high-purity gold — coins, bullion, and traditional jewelry

This 22K & 24K scrap gold calculator values 22K (91.7% pure) and 24K (99.9% pure) gold items at live spot prices. High-purity gold is used in bullion bars, investment coins, and traditional jewelry from South Asia and the Middle East.

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Investment Gold: 22K & 24K

24K gold is common in bars and some bullion coins, while 22K gold appears in many durable bullion-coin formats and traditional jewelry. Check each item's stated weight, purity, and resale channel before assuming it will be priced strictly as scrap.

Traditional 22K Gold Jewelry

22K and 916-marked gold appears in many South Asian and Middle Eastern jewelry traditions. Do not infer purity or weight from style or origin alone; inspect the mark and use appropriate testing when confirmation matters.

Selling High-Purity Gold Scrap

High-purity items can attract strong offers, but the best outlet depends on whether the item is generic scrap, retail bullion, or collectible material. Gold coins and bars may deserve bullion-buyer or coin-dealer quotes before you accept a melt-based offer.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 22K & 24K Scrap Gold

This calculator uses 99.9% purity for 24K and 22 ÷ 24, or about 91.7%, for 22K. The additional alloy metals in 22K can change its color and mechanical properties; actual hardness depends on the alloy composition and manufacturing.

Divide the current gold spot price per troy ounce by 31.1034768 and multiply by 22 ÷ 24. This is the theoretical 22K melt value per gram; an actual buyer offer may be lower after margins and deductions.

Divide the live spot price per troy ounce by 31.1034768, then apply the page's 24K purity assumption. That gives a theoretical per-gram melt value before any buyer spread or fee.

22K jewelry is widely encountered in South Asian and Middle Eastern markets and traditions, but purity varies by item. Marks such as 22K or 916 are useful starting points and may need testing before valuation.

Yes. Jewelry sold as 24K appears in several markets and traditions, as well as in some bullion-related products. Its wear characteristics depend on design, manufacturing, use, and whether its stated purity is confirmed.

Not by a universal rule. Compare the buyer's net cash offer against calculated melt value and ask whether testing, handling, shipping, hedging, or other fees are being deducted.

Possible marks include 22K or 916 for 22K material and 24K, 999, or 999.9 for high-fineness material. Marks are not proof by themselves; use appropriate testing when purity confirmation matters.