Method 01
Percentage of gold value
Making charge = Gold value × Rate ÷ 100
If the gold value is ₹1,00,000 and the making charge is 10%, the making charge is ₹10,000.
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Gold Making Charge Calculator
Calculate jewellery making charges quoted as a percentage of gold value or as a fixed charge per gram, and see the estimated cost before GST.
Percentage method₹ per gramPre-GST subtotal
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Calculate making charges
How is the making charge quoted?
₹
Enter the underlying value of the gold before making charges.
%
Enter the making charge as a percentage of gold value.
Making charges can vary by jeweller, jewellery design, manufacturing method and product. Enter the charge quoted to you rather than treating the defaults as a market rate.
Making charge
₹10,000
Estimated charge before GST
Gold value
₹1,00,000
Before GST
₹1,10,000
GST is not included in this result. Use the Gold GST Calculator for a separate tax estimate and final jewellery-cost breakdown.
How it works
How gold making charges are calculated
Making charges are separate from the value of the gold itself. A jeweller may quote the charge as a percentage of gold value or as a fixed amount for every gram of jewellery.
Method 02
Fixed charge per gram
Making charge = Weight × Charge per gram
For 10 grams of jewellery with a ₹500 per gram making charge, the making charge is ₹5,000.
Worked comparison
Same jewellery, different quote
Comparing the actual rupee amount can make two differently quoted making charges much easier to evaluate.
Quote A
10% of ₹1,00,000
₹10,000
Making charge
Quote B
10g × ₹500/g
₹5,000
Making charge
In this example, Quote B is ₹5,000 lower before GST. This does not mean per-gram pricing is always cheaper—the result depends on the actual quotes.
Jewellery pricing
Gold value is not the final jewellery price
The underlying gold value is only one part of a jewellery purchase. Making charges are added for manufacturing and craftsmanship.
Taxes and any other applicable charges can then affect the final amount payable. That is why this tool reports the making charge and the subtotal before GST separately.
Always compare the actual invoice, product details and jeweller's quoted terms before making a purchase.
FAQ
Making charge questions
What is a gold making charge?
A making charge is the amount charged for converting gold into finished jewellery. It covers manufacturing and craftsmanship and is separate from the underlying value of the gold.
How are gold making charges calculated?
Jewellers may quote making charges as a percentage of the gold value or as a fixed amount per gram. The calculation depends on the method used by the jeweller.
What is the formula for percentage making charges?
For percentage-based pricing, making charge equals gold value multiplied by the making charge percentage divided by 100.
How do I calculate making charges per gram?
Multiply the jewellery weight in grams by the making charge quoted per gram. For example, 10 grams at ₹500 per gram gives a ₹5,000 making charge.
Is GST included in this making charge calculator?
No. This calculator shows the making charge and subtotal before GST. GST and any other applicable charges should be considered separately.
Why do making charges vary between jewellery items?
Making charges can vary because of design complexity, manufacturing method, craftsmanship, jeweller pricing and the type of jewellery being purchased.
Can I compare percentage and per-gram making charges?
Yes. Enter the same gold value and relevant weight, then switch between percentage and per-gram modes to compare the quoted making charges.
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Percentage making charge
Calculate the charge as a percentage of the underlying gold value.
Per-gram making charge
Multiply jewellery weight by the quoted making charge for each gram.
Compare the real cost
Add the making charge to gold value before separately considering applicable GST and other charges.