Gold Karats

24K gold is 99.9% pure. It is used mainly for bullion and gold coins, but is uncommon in jewellery because it is very soft and easily scratched.

24 Karat (24K)

24K gold is 99.9% pure. It is used mainly for bullion and gold coins, but is uncommon in jewellery because it is very soft and easily scratched.

22 Karat (22K)

22K gold contains 91.67% pure gold and 8.33% other metals such as copper or silver. It is widely used in fine and traditional jewellery.

21 Karat (21K)

21K gold contains 87.5% pure gold and 12.5% other metals. Very common in Arab countries as it balances purity with durability.

18 Karat (18K)

18K gold contains 75% pure gold and 25% other metals. Used in fine jewellery for its durability and scratch resistance, and preferred in modern designs.

The higher the purity (karat), the higher the price per gram — so gold prices differ noticeably by karat even at identical weights.

To learn more about gold prices by karat, visit the home page or use our calculators such as Zakat Calculator and Gold Calculator to calculate gold value precisely by karat and weight.