How much gold can I buy with my savings?

At ₹6,500 per gram (2025 rate), ₹1 lakh buys 15.4 grams of gold, ₹5 lakhs buys 77 grams (about 3 gold bars of 10g each), and ₹50 lakhs buys 7.7 kg gold. Use this calculator to visualize your wealth in gold bars, coins, and jewelry weight.

What's better - gold bars, coins, or jewelry?

For investment: 10g/50g bars (lowest making charges 3-8%) or gold coins (8-12% charges). For wearing: jewelry (20-25% charges but serves dual purpose). Never buy jewelry as investment - making charges eat returns. Best of all: Gold ETFs or Sovereign Gold Bonds (zero making charges).

₹ Wealth in Gold Calculator

Q: Is buying physical gold a good investment?

Gold averages 8-10% annual returns vs equity mutual funds at 12-15%. Physical gold has making charges (15-25% for jewelry), storage risks, and lower liquidity. Better options: Gold ETFs (no making charges), Sovereign Gold Bonds (2.5% interest + price appreciation), or allocate only 10-15% portfolio to gold as hedge.

Q: How much gold should I own?

Financial advisors recommend 10-15% of portfolio in gold as inflation hedge and diversification. For a ₹10 lakh portfolio, that's ₹1-1.5 lakhs in gold (150-230 grams). Don't exceed 20% - gold doesn't generate cash flow like stocks/FDs. It's insurance, not primary wealth builder.

Q: Why visualize wealth in gold?

Numbers like ₹50 lakhs feel abstract. Visualizing as 7.7 kg gold (or 770 coins) makes wealth tangible and real. It helps understand: (1) How much you've actually accumulated, (2) Physical security needs if buying gold, (3) Whether your gold allocation is appropriate, (4) The weight of financial progress - literally!

Forget bank statements - see your net worth in the timeless measure of gold! How many tolas are you worth?

Your Net Worth

₹ Gold Enthusiast

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641g

Your Net Worth in 24K Gold

You could make a solid gold cricket bat! Not practical, but definitely impressive at parties! ✨

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Tolas (11.66g each)

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Sovereigns (8g each)

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0.64

Kilograms

₹ Your Gold Bars (Visualized)

Each bar = 100g of gold

Net Worth ₹50L

Gold Price/gram ₹7,800

You Already Own 50g

Gold % of Worth 7.8%

₹️ Famous Gold Comparisons

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You

Your total gold capacity

641g

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Average Indian Wedding

Gold given as gifts

200-500g

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Tirupati Temple (Annual)

Donated gold per year

~9,000 kg

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RBI Gold Reserves

India's official gold

800+ tonnes

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Fort Knox

US gold reserves

4,580 tonnes

₹ What You Could Make

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Gold Rings (10g)

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Gold Chains (40g)

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Bangles (20g)

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Gold Coins (10g)

₹ Gold Price History

2000

₹4,400/10g

+1672% since

2010

₹18,500/10g

+321% since

2020

₹48,000/10g

+62% since

2024

₹78,000/10g

Current

📖 How to Use the Wealth in Gold Calculator

Enter Your Net Worth: Input your total wealth in Indian Rupees (₹). Include savings, investments, property value, minus liabilities.
Instant Gold Conversion: See your wealth converted to gold biscuits, chains, bangles, and total weight in kilograms.
View Real-World Comparisons: Understand your wealth in tangible terms like "How many gold chains?" or "How many mangalsutras?"
Share the Fun: Use social buttons to share your "gold fortune" with friends on WhatsApp or Instagram.

₹ Why Visualize Wealth in Gold?

Indians have a unique emotional connection with gold. We're the world's second-largest gold consumers! Visualizing wealth in gold makes abstract numbers tangible and culturally relatable.

Gold as a Universal Value Measure

Gold has been money for 5,000+ years. Unlike currency (which governments print), gold's value is globally recognized. Seeing your ₹50 lakhs as "1kg of gold" provides a satisfying, tangible perspective on your wealth.

Why Indians Love Gold

Cultural Significance: Gold in weddings, festivals, and generational wealth transfer
Inflation Hedge: Gold maintains purchasing power over decades
Liquidity: Can be sold/pledged anywhere in India within hours
Trust: Tangible asset during economic uncertainty

Current Gold Prices (2025)

This calculator uses current market rates:

22K Gold: ~₹6,200/gram
24K Gold (pure): ~₹6,500/gram
10g Biscuit: ~₹65,000
1kg Gold Bar: ~₹65 lakhs

Should You Actually Buy Gold?

For Wealth Building: No more than 10-15% of portfolio. Gold doesn't generate income like stocks/RE. Historical returns: ~8-9% vs equity's 12-15%.

For Security: Yes. 5-10% gold provides portfolio stability during market crashes. Consider Sovereign Gold Bonds (earn 2.5% interest) or Gold ETFs (no storage hassles) over physical gold.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is the gold conversion?

The calculator uses live gold rates updated regularly. Prices may vary ±2-3% based on purity (22K/24K), making charges (15-25%), and city-wise variations. Calculations assume 24K pure gold at current market rates.

Is buying physical gold a good investment?

Moderate. Physical gold has issues: making charges (wastage 20%+), storage risk, no returns. Better options: Sovereign Gold Bonds (2.5% interest + price appreciation, tax-free), Gold ETFs (liquid, no making charges), Digital Gold (start with ₹1). Keep physical gold for jewelry/sentiment, not investment.

How much gold should I own?

Financial advisors recommend 5-15% of portfolio. For ₹50L wealth, that's ₹2.5-7.5L in gold (~400-1200 grams). Don't exceed 20%—gold doesn't grow wealth like equity. Use it as insurance, not primary investment.

Can I really walk around with 1kg of gold?

Technically yes, but extremely risky! 1kg gold = ₹65L+ and weighs just 1kg (like a laptop). That's why wealthy Indians use lockers, not home storage. Above 500g, bank lockers are mandatory for insurance/safety.

What's better: gold or real estate?

Real estate wins for wealth creation (12-15% historical returns + rental income). Gold is defensive (8-9% returns, no income). Ideal split: 60% equity, 25% RE, 10% gold, 5% cash. Gold complements, doesn't replace, growth assets.

₹ Your Gold Bars (Visualized)

₹️ Famous Gold Comparisons

₹ What You Could Make

₹ Gold Price History

📤 Share Your Gold Worth

📖 How to Use the Wealth in Gold Calculator

₹ Why Visualize Wealth in Gold?

Gold as a Universal Value Measure

Why Indians Love Gold

Current Gold Prices (2025)

Should You Actually Buy Gold?

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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