How Many Grams Is a Mesghal? Mesghal vs Gram vs Ounce
The mesghal, the gram and the ounce are the common units for weighing gold. Here is how they convert and where each is used.
- One mesghal is 4.608 grams.
- The melted-gold quote equals 4.3318 grams of 18K gold.
- One troy ounce is 31.1035 grams.
This guide explains everything about how many grams is a mesghal that you need for a good decision, with examples.
Iran’s gold market uses three units: grams for jewellery, the mesghal for wholesale and melted gold, and the ounce for global prices. Knowing how they relate helps you compare prices correctly.
| Unit | Equivalent | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Gram | 1 g | Jewellery |
| Mesghal | 4.608 g | Traditional unit |
| Melted mesghal (quote) | 4.3318 g of 18K gold | Wholesale |
| Troy ounce | 31.1035 g | Global price |
Why the quote uses 4.3318
The quote refers to melted gold of about 17 karat (705). One mesghal (4.608 g) of it contains as much pure gold as 4.3318 grams of 18K gold, so price per gram of 18K = quote ÷ 4.3318.
Gold mesghal115,266,000Toman−0.06%Converting the ounce to grams
The ounce is priced in dollars. Multiply it by the free-market dollar and divide by 31.1035 for the price of one gram of pure gold in Toman, then multiply by the purity factor for other karats.
Where the mesghal is used
In the Tehran bazaar melted gold and wholesale trades are priced per mesghal, while jewellers sell by the gram, so the link between the two units matters when comparing prices. A mesghal weighs 4.608 g, but the gold-market “mesghal” is based on 4.3318 g of 18K gold, so the mesghal price is about 4.33 times the price of one gram of 18K gold.
Quick conversions
- Mesghal price ≈ 18K gram price × 4.3318
- 18K gram price ≈ mesghal price ÷ 4.3318
- One troy ounce is 31.1035 g of pure gold, priced in US dollars.
See the live price of all three units on the gold mesghal, 18K gold and gold ounce pages, and convert any amount of gold to Toman with the converter.
Common mistakes
- Mixing up the religious mesghal (4.608 g) with the gold-market mesghal (4.3318 g of 18K gold).
- Comparing a melted-gold mesghal price with jewellery that includes a making fee and profit.
- Forgetting the karat when converting; 24K gold has more pure gold per gram.
Frequently asked questions
- Why do channels quote different mesghal prices? Some quote cash prices and some next-day or fee-inclusive prices; EZRate publishes the median of real trades.
- How many grams of 18K is one mesghal of 24K gold? About 5.77 g of 18K gold, because 24K gold is purer.
- Should I buy melted gold by the gram or the mesghal? The unit does not change the price; compare prices in the same unit and karat and ask for an assay certificate.
- Are coins priced per mesghal? No, coins are traded per piece, but the gold value of a coin can be worked out from its weight.
Summary
The gram, the mesghal and the ounce each have their own use: grams for jewellery, mesghal for melted gold and bazaar trades, and the ounce for the world price. With the factors above you can turn one into another and compare sellers correctly; all three prices are refreshed every minute on EZRate, together with charts and daily history for each unit.
Following the currency market on EZRate
The live the dollar, euro and dirham rates are refreshed every minute from real market trades. Star any rate to add it to «My watchlist» on the home page, set a free e-mail, Telegram or browser alert for your target price, and convert any amount to Toman with the converter. The EZRate Telegram channel also posts the main rates several times a day.
Important note
This article is for education only and is not buy or sell advice. Iran’s currency, gold and crypto markets can move a lot in a short time; before any financial decision check the live rate, weigh your own risk and stay away from unknown traders and guaranteed-profit offers.
