Au 21 Karat Gold — Live Rate
| Unit | Sell | Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Tola | 394,783 | 393,471 |
| 10 Gram | 338,463 | 337,338 |
| 1 Gram | 33,846 | 33,734 |
⚖️ All Karats Today (from 24K Rs 451,181)
| Karat | Per tola | Per gram | Purity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | 451,181 | 38,681 | 100% |
| 22K | 413,583 | 35,458 | 91.7% |
| 21K | 394,783 | 33,846 | 87.5% |
| 20K | 375,984 | 32,235 | 83.3% |
| 18K | 338,386 | 29,011 | 75.0% |
💡 How the 21K rate is set in Pakistan
There is no separate 21K market in Pakistan. The sarafa market trades pure 24K gold (Rawa and TT-Bar), and every lower karat is priced from that benchmark: 21K = 24K rate × 21 ÷ 24. This page applies that formula to the live Rawalpindi/Islamabad sarafa Rawa rate, so the figures above move with the market in real time.
21K (875) is the karat on the official Sarafa Bazaar board — when a jeweller says "board rate", they usually mean the announced 21K rate. It is a popular middle ground between 22K price and 18K durability.
When buying jewellery, remember the shop adds making charges (banwai) — and sometimes wastage — on top of this metal value, and stones are weighed separately. Use the Gold Calculator to value a specific piece at today's rate.
❓ 21K Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 21K gold rate in Pakistan today?
As of 15 Aug 2026, 21K gold is approximately Rs 394,783 per tola (Rs 33,846 per gram), computed as 21/24 of the live 24K sarafa Rawa benchmark of Rs 451,181 per tola. The figure updates with the live market.
How is the 21K rate calculated from the 24K rate?
Karat measures purity out of 24. 21K gold contains 21 parts gold in 24 (87.5% — fineness 875), so its metal value is the 24K rate × 21 ÷ 24. Jewellers in Pakistan price from the 24K sarafa (Rawa) benchmark exactly this way, then add making charges (banwai) on top.
Why does my jeweller's 21K quote differ from this rate?
Shops quote the metal value plus making charges, sometimes wastage, and their own spread — and some price from the announced board rate rather than the live sarafa rate. Use this page's live figure as the fair metal value, and ask the shop to show its rate basis and making charges separately.
Is 21K gold good for investment?
For investment, prefer 24K bars (TT-Bar / Rawa) — no making charges and easy resale. 21K jewellery is bought for wear and design; on resale, shops pay only for the actual gold content at the buy rate, minus deductions.
How many grams are in a tola of 21K gold?
One tola is 11.664 grams for every karat — the karat changes the purity, not the weight. So a tola of 21K contains about 10.21 g of pure gold (87.5% of 11.664 g).