Gold Calculator
Calculate pure gold weight, gold value, discount, making charges, GST and net payable amount.
Applied on gross weight
Discount is deducted from gold value before GST on gold is calculated.
GST applied to gold value (after discount)
GST applied to making charges
Enter Weight, Rate and Purity to see the calculation.
How to use this Gold Calculator (quick guide)
- Buying: Enter gross weight, purity, current rate, wastage %, making charges and any discount. The summary shows net payable and effective cost per gram.
- Selling: Enter gross weight, purity, offered rate and any test-loss/deduction. The summary shows net receivable and effective received per gram.
- Earned: Provide original cost (or original rate + charges), current rate and purchase date (optional) to see absolute gain and annualized return (CAGR).
About Gold Purity & Charges
Gold jewellery pricing depends on weight, purity and making charges. Wastage and making vary by jeweller. GST on making is commonly charged separately (e.g., 3%). Use this calculator to get a clear breakdown.
FAQ - Gold Calculator
What does purity (Karat) mean?
24K is pure gold. Karat value represents parts out of 24 (e.g., 22K = 22/24 purity).
What is wastage?
Wastage is additional weight added during making (e.g., due to cutting, soldering). Many jewellers charge wastage as percentage on gross weight.