Spot prices
Select gold purity by karat or enter percent:
Purity = K ÷ 24
Live: — / g
Deducted from spot. Leave blank for none.
1.000 g × $0.00 /g
- Spot / troy oz
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- Pure / gram
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- Adjusted (99.90%)
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Price / gram = spot price per troy ounce ÷ 31.1034768
Total = grams × price per gram × purity %
| Grade | Purity | /gram |
|---|---|---|
| 24k | 99.90% | — |
| 22k | 91.67% | — |
| 21k | 87.50% | — |
| 18k | 75.00% | — |
| 17k | 70.83% | — |
| 14k | 58.50% | — |
| 10k | 41.70% | — |
14k gold price per gram (and every other karat)
Live gold price per gram by karat, updated from the current spot price. Multiply the rate by the weight of your item to get its melt value.
| Karat | Purity | Price per gram |
|---|---|---|
| 24k | 99.90% | — |
| 22k | 91.67% | — |
| 21k | 87.50% | — |
| 18k | 75.00% | — |
| 17k | 70.83% | — |
| 14k | 58.50% | — |
| 10k | 41.70% | — |
How to use this scrap gold calculator
1. Weigh your gold
Use a gram scale. Weigh each karat separately — mixing 14k and 18k in one weight gives the wrong melt value.
2. Find the karat stamp
Look for 10K, 14K, 18K, 22K or 417, 585, 750, 916 stamped on the clasp, band or backing.
3. Enter weight and purity
Pick the karat preset above, or type a custom karat. The total melt value updates instantly from the live spot price.
4. Expect a dealer spread
Scrap gold buyers pay under melt — commonly 10–30% below. Enter that in the price spread field to see a realistic payout.
Frequently asked questions
What is 14k gold worth per gram?
14k gold is 58.5% pure. Its value per gram is the live gold spot price per troy ounce divided by 31.1034768, then multiplied by 0.585. The karat table above shows the live figure.
How much does a scrap gold buyer pay?
Most scrap gold buyers pay 70–90% of melt value, keeping the rest as a refining spread. Use the price spread field to model that payout before you visit a buyer.
How do I calculate gold melt value?
Melt value = weight in grams × gold price per gram × purity. This calculator applies the live spot price, so the total updates in real time.
Is 24k gold the same as pure gold?
Practically, yes. 24k is treated as 99.9% pure — refined bullion rarely reaches a true 100%.