how much gold is there in fort knox
United States Bullion Depository As of NovemberÂ 2017[update], Fort Knox holdings are 4,582 metric tons (147.3 million oz. troy), with a market value of over $100 billion.[13] In contrast, the GDP of the United States was $19.4 trillion as of April 2017.[14]
Fineness Therefore, 24-karat gold is pure (while 100% purity is unattainable, this designation is permitted in commerce for 99.95% purity), 18-karat gold is 18 parts gold, 6 parts another metal (forming an alloy with 75% gold), 12-karat gold is 12 parts gold (12 parts another metal), and so forth.[12]