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Live Gold Price, Carat Purity & Jewelry Value Calculator

Calculate live gold value by weight (grams, troy ounces, tola/vori, kg) across 24K, 22K, 18K, 14K purities with making charges, VAT, scrap value, and live interactive gold trend charts.

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Precious Metals Economics: Gold Fineness (Karats), Troy Ounces & Jewelry Valuation

🥇 Gold Karat Spectrum

Fineness & Purity Breakdown of Gold Alloys

24 Karat 99.9% Pure Investment Bars Fineness: 999 22 Karat 91.6% Pure Bridal Jewelry Fineness: 916 18 Karat 75.0% Pure Diamond Rings Fineness: 750 14 Karat 58.3% Pure Everyday Wear Fineness: 585 10 Karat 41.7% Pure Durable Minimum Fineness: 417

Gold Purity Standard: Pure 24K gold is alloyed with copper, silver, and zinc to enhance structural hardness, prevent scratching, and hold gemstones securely in fine jewelry.

Gold is universally valued by its weight and purity (karat or millesimal fineness). In global commodity markets, spot gold prices are quoted in USD per Troy Ounce (31.1034768 grams), while retail consumers purchase jewelry in grams or traditional regional units such as Tola / Vori (11.6638 grams).

1. Karat Purity to Millesimal Fineness Equation

The karat rating represents parts of pure gold out of 24 total parts. The purity percentage and price per gram are calculated as follows:

\text{Purity (\%)} = \left( \frac{\text{Karat}}{24} \right) \times 100\%, \quad P_{\text{karat/gram}} = P_{\text{24K/gram}} \times \left( \frac{\text{Karat}}{24} \right)

2. Troy Ounce vs Standard Weight Conversions

Unit Name Symbol Exact Gram Equivalent Primary Market Usage
Troy Ounce oz t 31.1034768 g International Spot Market (COMEX / LBMA)
Gram g 1.0000000 g Global Retail Jewelry & Bullion
Tola / Vori tola 11.6638038 g South Asian Gold Markets (Bangladesh, India, Pakistan)
Kilogram kg 1,000.0000 g Central Bank & Institutional Bullion Bars

3. Retail Jewelry Pricing Formula

When purchasing retail finished jewelry, the consumer price comprises the raw metal cost plus artisan fabrication charges, manufacturing wastage, and government taxes:

\text{Total Price} = \left( \text{Weight} \times P_{\text{karat}} \right) + \text{Making Charges} + \text{Wastage Cost} + \text{VAT / Sales Tax}

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Frequently Asked Questions (Gold Calculator)

What is the difference between a Troy Ounce and a standard Ounce?

A Troy Ounce (oz t = 31.1035 g) is approximately 9.7% heavier than a standard commercial Avoirdupois Ounce (oz = 28.3495 g). All global precious metals (gold, silver, platinum) are traded exclusively in Troy Ounces.

Why is 22K or 18K gold used for jewelry instead of 24K pure gold?

Pure 24K gold is extremely soft and malleable, making it prone to bending, scratching, and losing gemstone prongs. 22K (91.6%) and 18K (75%) alloyed with copper and silver provide superior durability and structural strength for daily wear.

How are jewelry making charges and wastage calculated?

Making charges represent the craftsman fabrication labor (typically $5–$25 per gram or 5–15% of gold value). Wastage (melting loss) accounts for gold lost during polishing and soldering, typically 1–4%.