Gold Price by Karat Today
Gold content value by karat — 24K (999), 22K (916), 21K (875), 20K (835), 18K (750), 14K (585) & 9K (375) — computed at today's official Kijang Emas price.
Gold value per gram & per mayam
Gold content value only (Kijang 999 price × purity). Shop jewellery prices are higher due to workmanship & margin. Buy-back is usually lower.
- 24K Investment · bars · Kijang
- 22K Standard Malaysian jewellery
- 21K Gulf-region jewellery
- 20K Jewellery
- 18K Modern jewellery · white gold
- 14K Fashion · international brands
- 9K Budget · fashion gold
What is a karat (K)?
- Karat measures gold purity in 24 parts. 24K = pure gold (999). 22K = 22/24 gold ≈ 91.6% (916).
- Lower karat means more alloy metals (copper, silver, nickel) — more durable but lower gold value.
- Malaysia: 916 (22K) for jewellery, 999 (24K) for investment. 750 (18K) & 585 (14K) for modern designs/white gold.
Estimated gold content value at today's price for reference — not a shop quote. Not investment advice.
Frequently asked questions
What does the karat number mean?
Karat measures gold purity in 24 parts. 24K is pure gold, 22K is 22 parts gold to 2 parts alloy (91.6%, marked 916), 18K is 75% gold (marked 750), and so on. The lower the karat, the more alloy and the lower the gold value.
What is 18K (750) gold worth per gram today?
About RM 438.13 per gram in gold content, which is 75% of the 999 price at today's official fixing. A finished 18K piece sells for more once workmanship and brand margin are added.
Which karat is used for jewellery in Malaysia?
916 (22K) is the standard for Malaysian gold jewellery — high purity but with enough alloy to be durable enough to wear daily. 750 (18K) and 585 (14K) are common for modern designs and white gold, where strength and colour matter more.
Is a higher karat always better?
Not for every purpose. 24K holds the most value per gram and is best for investment, but it is soft and scratches easily. For jewellery you will actually wear, a lower karat is more practical — you trade a little gold content for durability.
How do I calculate the gold value of any karat?
Multiply the 999 price per gram by the purity as a decimal. For 916 that is × 0.916, for 750 it is × 0.75, for 585 it is × 0.585. That gives the metal value only, before any workmanship charge.