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* Gold melt value

22K 1 troy oz melt value today

1 troy oz of 22K gold (91.6% pure gold) is worth about $3,717 in melt value as of July 13, 2026 — a scrap buyer typically pays ~85% of that ($3,159) after refining and margin. That weight is typical of solid gold chains, heavy bracelets, multi-piece lots.

Published July 11, 2026 · Updated July 13, 2026

22K · 1 troy oz — live estimate

Melt value
$3,717
Realistic scrap (~85%)
$3,159
Pure gold content
28.491 g
Per-gram melt
$120/g
Purity
91.6% (22K)
As of
July 13, 2026

The calculation

melt = spot/g × purity × weight(g)
     = $130 × 0.916 × 31.1034768
     = $3,717

Scrap buyers typically deduct ~15% for assay and refining, landing near $3,159. Designed or branded pieces can sell for more intact than melted.

What usually weighs about 1 troy oz?

At 1 troy oz, you are usually looking at solid gold chains, heavy bracelets, multi-piece lots. Confirm the hallmark matches 22K before you accept a scrap offer — plated lookalikes are worth far less.

Before you sell

  1. Confirm the 22K stamp (or equivalent fineness mark).
  2. Weigh in grams on a jewelry scale; exclude stones and non-gold parts.
  3. Compare at least two scrap offers against the $3,159 ballpark above.
  4. Not sure of the metal? Scan it in the Jewelry Identifier app first.

* Frequently asked

FAQ

Q. How much is 1 troy oz of 22K gold worth today?
A. About $3,717 in pure melt value as of July 13, 2026. A realistic scrap offer is near $3,159 (~85% of melt) after refining and margin.
Q. How much pure gold is in 1 troy oz of 22K?
A. 22K is 91.6% gold by weight, so 1 troy oz contains about 28.491 g of pure gold.
Q. How do I calculate 22K value myself?
A. Multiply today's gold spot per gram ($130) by the purity (0.916) and by the weight in grams (31.1034768). That is $130 × 0.916 × 31.1034768 = $3,717.
Q. Is 1 troy oz a normal weight for 22K jewelry?
A. Yes for solid gold chains, heavy bracelets, multi-piece lots. Weigh only the gold — exclude stones and non-gold findings — before using this estimate.

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