22K Gold Price per Gram (ZAR)
Live price of 1 gram of 22K gold (916 fineness) in South African Rand, with a calculator and a comparison with other karats.
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How it is calculated
Price of 1 gram of pure gold × 0,9167 (916 fineness) = 1 gram of 22K gold.
This is the international market value of the gold content. Jeweller and dealer prices are higher because they include making charges and a buy/sell spread.
Other gold types
| Type | Weight / purity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Gram gold (24K) | 1 g · 24K | 2 120,26 ZAR |
| 22K gold | 1 g · 22K | 1 943,64 ZAR |
| 18K gold | 1 g · 18K | 1 590,19 ZAR |
| 14K gold | 1 g · 14K | 1 240,35 ZAR |
Gold ounce chart (USD)
22K gold is 916 parts pure gold per thousand: 22 of 24 parts are gold and the rest are other metals added for strength.
The price here is the market value of the pure gold in 1 gram of 22K gold. Jewellery prices add making charges on top.
22K is the most common purity for gold jewellery in South Asia and the Middle East.
What does 22K gold mean?
22 of 24 parts are pure gold, a fineness of 916 per thousand.
How is the 22K price calculated?
The price of 1 gram of pure gold is multiplied by 0,9167. For a piece of jewellery, multiply the result by its weight in grams.
How often is the price updated?
The ounce price updates about every 30 seconds while the market is open; the exchange rate updates once per business day.