How many carats is pure gold?

Pure gold is measured as 24 carats. The carat system is a way of quantifying the purity of gold, with 24 carats representing gold that is 100% pure. In this system, each carat represents 1/24 of the total metal content. Therefore, if a piece of gold is labeled as 18 carats, it consists of 18 parts gold and 6 parts other metals, making it less pure than 24-carat gold. Likewise, 22 carats means there are 22 parts gold and 2 parts other metals. Thus, 24 carats is the standard for identifying pure gold, signifying that it has not been alloyed with any other metals.