22K Gold contains 22 parts pure gold out of 24, or 91.7% gold by weight; the rest is alloy metals such as silver, copper or zinc that make it harder and change its color.
The karat system divides gold into 24 parts. 22K Gold is usually stamped 916, the purity in parts per thousand, which is the mark buyers and assay offices check.
Measurement system: Jewelry purity grading based on 24-part karat reference. SI equivalent: Reference purity factor used in the converter: 0.916666666667.
22K Gold facts
- Unit name
- 22K Gold
- Symbol
- 22K
- Category
- Gold Karat
- Measurement system
- Jewelry purity grading based on 24-part karat reference
- SI equivalent
- Reference purity factor used in the converter: 0.916666666667
- Common uses
- Jewelry, valuation, alloy comparison and gold-purity checks
Definition of the 22k gold
22K Gold contains 22 parts pure gold out of 24, or 91.7% gold by weight; the rest is alloy metals such as silver, copper or zinc that make it harder and change its color.
Measurement system and SI relationship
Jewelry purity grading based on 24-part karat reference
SI equivalent: Reference purity factor used in the converter: 0.916666666667
History of the 22k gold
The karat system divides gold into 24 parts. 22K Gold is usually stamped 916, the purity in parts per thousand, which is the mark buyers and assay offices check.
Where is the 22k gold used?
Jewelry, valuation, alloy comparison and gold-purity checks