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Updated 22 October 2026 · Source: All-Pakistan Sarafa Association
20K Gold Price in Pakistan Today
The 20K gold price in Pakistan today is Rs362,113 per tola, Rs310,453 per 10 grams and Rs31,046 per gram. 20 karat gold is 83.3% pure, carries the 833 hallmark and sits between 18K and 21K in both price and purity.
20K Gold Rate in Pakistan Today
20K gold costs Rs362,113 per tola, Rs310,453 per 10 grams and Rs31,046 per gram in Pakistan today. The figure is 20/24 of the 24K Sarafa rate of Rs434,536 announced on 21 October 2026, down Rs750 per tola from 20 October. Making charges are extra.
| 20K gold unit | Today | Previous (20 October) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per tola (11.6638 g) | Rs362,113 | Rs362,863 | ▼ Rs750 |
| Per 10 grams | Rs310,453 | Rs311,097 | ▼ Rs643 |
| Per gram | Rs31,046 | Rs31,110 | ▼ Rs64 |
| Per masha (0.972 g) | Rs30,176 | Rs30,239 | ▼ Rs62 |
| Per ounce (31.10 g) | Rs965,636 | Rs967,636 | ▼ Rs2,000 |
The Sarafa association announces only the 24K rate. Jewellers work out 20K from it by purity, so the figure above is the fair gold value before making charges.
20K Gold Price by Weight: Ratti, Masha, Gram and Tola
| Weight | In grams | 20K gold value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ratti | 0.121 | Rs3,772 |
| 1 masha | 0.972 | Rs30,176 |
| 1 gram | 1.000 | Rs31,046 |
| 2 grams | 2.000 | Rs62,092 |
| 3 grams | 3.000 | Rs93,138 |
| 5 grams | 5.000 | Rs155,230 |
| 6 masha (half tola) | 5.832 | Rs181,057 |
| 10 grams | 10.000 | Rs310,459 |
| 1 tola | 11.664 | Rs362,113 |
| 2 tola | 23.328 | Rs724,227 |
| 5 tola | 58.319 | Rs1,810,567 |
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What Is 20K Gold?
20 karat gold contains 20 parts pure gold and 4 parts other metals, usually copper and silver, out of 24. That makes it 83.3% gold, written as the fineness mark 833.
| Feature | 20K gold |
|---|---|
| Pure gold content | 83.3% (20 ÷ 24) |
| Hallmark | 833 or 20K |
| Pure gold in 1 tola | 9.72 g |
| Colour | Rich yellow, slightly paler than 22K |
| Hardness | Harder than 22K, softer than 18K: holds shape well in daily wear |
| Where it is standardised | India’s Bureau of Indian Standards hallmarking grades include 20K (833) |
In Pakistan, 20K is uncommon as a declared karat. Most jewellery is sold as 22K or 21K, and 18K is used for diamond and white gold pieces. You are most likely to meet 20K in jewellery bought in India, in some older family pieces and when a piece sold as 21K tests lower.
20K vs 21K vs 22K: How Much Less Should You Pay?
Because each karat is a fixed share of pure gold, the price gap is predictable. Today it looks like this per tola:
| Karat | Purity | Price per tola | Difference from 20K |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22K (916) | 91.67% | Rs398,325 | +Rs36,211 |
| 21K (875) | 87.5% | Rs380,219 | +Rs18,106 |
| 20K (833) | 83.3% | Rs362,113 | – |
| 18K (750) | 75% | Rs325,902 | −Rs36,211 |
Every one-karat step is worth 1/24 of the 24K rate, about Rs18,106 per tola today. If a jeweller charges the 21K rate for a 20K piece, you overpay by that amount on every tola. For a full comparison of the common karats, see 24K vs 22K vs 21K gold.
When ’21K’ Jewellery Tests as 20K
Many buyers first hear of 20K when they sell. An electronic karat meter (XRF tester) in a Sarafa shop reads the surface metal and gives a figure such as 20.6K or 20.9K. Readings below 21 are common in older or Gulf-style jewellery with a lot of solder.
| Meter reading | Pure gold | Value of 1 tola today |
|---|---|---|
| 21K | 87.5% | Rs380,219 |
| 20.75K | 86.5% | Rs375,693 |
| 20.5K | 85.4% | Rs371,166 |
| 20.25K | 84.4% | Rs366,640 |
| 20K | 83.3% | Rs362,113 |
Ask to see the meter reading, and ask whether it will be used instead of a flat kat deduction. Applying both a low reading and full kat means paying for the same loss twice.
19K, 12K and Other Karats: Price Per Tola
People also search for karats that are rarely sold in Pakistan. The same rule applies to all of them: karat ÷ 24 × the 24K rate.
| Karat | Fineness | Per tola | Per gram | Where you see it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19K | 791 | Rs344,008 | Rs29,494 | Rare; some imported and Portuguese-style jewellery uses about 19.2K (800) |
| 16K | 667 | Rs289,691 | Rs24,837 | Rare in Pakistan |
| 12K | 500 | Rs217,268 | Rs18,628 | Low-cost and fashion jewellery; half gold |
| 10K | 417 | Rs181,057 | Rs15,523 | Common in the US; not used in Pakistani markets |
| 9K | 375 | Rs162,951 | Rs13,971 | UK and Europe; the lowest legal karat in many countries |
What Is the Price of ‘1 Carat’ Gold?
‘1 carat gold’ is usually a mix-up between two words. A karat measures gold purity: 1 karat is 1/24 pure, so 1 tola of 1-karat metal would contain gold worth only about Rs18,106. A carat (ct) measures the weight of gemstones such as diamonds: 1 carat = 0.2 grams. Jewellery is never made in 1-karat gold, and a ‘1 carat’ diamond ring is priced by the diamond, not the gold.
Selling 20K Gold in Pakistan
When you sell or exchange 20K jewellery, the buyer values it at the 20K rate and then deducts kat for solder and wear, traditionally 1 ratti per masha (12.5%).
| You sell | Gold value | Kat (12.5%) | Cash you receive |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 grams of 20K | Rs155,230 | − Rs19,404 | Rs135,826 |
| 1 tola of 20K | Rs362,113 | − Rs45,264 | Rs316,849 |
| 2 tola of 20K | Rs724,227 | − Rs90,528 | Rs633,698 |
More on the deduction: what is kat in gold. For pieces bought in India, keep the hallmark receipt; it proves the karat and can reduce disputes.
20K Gold Price: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 20K gold price in Pakistan today?
20K gold is Rs362,113 per tola, Rs310,453 per 10 grams and Rs31,046 per gram today, based on the Sarafa rate of 21 October 2026.
Is 20K gold real gold?
Yes. 20K gold is 83.3% pure gold and is hallmarked 833.
Is 20K better than 21K?
Neither is better in general. 21K has more gold and keeps more value; 20K is slightly harder and cheaper per tola.
What is the 12 karat gold price in Pakistan?
12K gold, which is 50% pure, is worth about Rs217,268 per tola today.
What is the 19 karat gold price in Pakistan?
About Rs344,008 per tola today, though 19K jewellery is rarely sold in Pakistan.
What does 1 carat mean in gold?
Karat measures gold purity (24K is pure gold), while carat measures gemstone weight (1 carat = 0.2 g). There is no ‘1 carat gold’ jewellery.
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Rates are for information only and exclude making charges, kat and dealer premiums. Not investment advice. See our disclaimer and methodology. Official daily rate source: All-Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association rates (Business Recorder).