Gold mithqal price in Iraq — 21K & 18K based on Baghdad exchange rate
917,121
IQD / mithqal
786,104
IQD / mithqal
Mithqal = 5 g · Baghdad rate · updated 31 Oct 2026, 06:17
| Weight | 21K | 18K |
|---|---|---|
| Mithqal (5 g) | 917,121 | 786,104 |
| Half mithqal | 458,561 | 393,052 |
| 1 gram | 183,424 | 157,221 |
| 10 grams | 1,834,242 | 1,572,207 |
| Ounce | 5,705,092 | 4,890,078 |
All prices in Iraqi Dinar
| City | 21K | 18K |
|---|---|---|
| Baghdad | 917,121 | 786,104 |
| Basra | 917,121 | 786,104 |
| Erbil | 917,121 | 786,104 |
What is a mithqal?
The mithqal is a traditional gold weight unit in Iraq equal to 5 grams. Most people buy and sell gold by the mithqal.
Difference between 21K and 18K?
21K is purer (87.5% gold) so it costs more, while 18K is 75% pure — cheaper and more durable for jewelry.
How is the mithqal price calculated?
Global gold price per gram × Baghdad USD exchange rate × 5 grams × karat purity.