What is my gold worth today?
Honest gold melt values for every karat. See per-gram, per-pennyweight, and per-ounce prices for 10K–24K gold, then calculate the exact value of your jewelry, coins, or scrap — instantly, free.
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Gold value calculator
Pick a karat, enter the weight, and see melt value instantly. The table shows today’s price per unit for every karat at a spot of $4,156.70/troy oz.
| Karat | Per gram | Per pennyweight | Per troy oz |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K Gold·99.90% | $133.51 | $207.63 | $4152.54 |
| 22K Gold·91.67% | $122.51 | $190.52 | $3810.45 |
| 18K Gold·75.00% | $100.23 | $155.88 | $3117.53 |
| 14K Gold·58.50% | $78.18 | $121.58 | $2431.67 |
| 10K Gold·41.67% | $55.69 | $86.60 | $1732.10 |
Gold price per gram by karat
How gold value is calculated
Spot price
Start with the live gold spot per troy ounce (31.1035 g), quoted in USD.
Apply purity
Multiply by karat purity — 24K is 99.9% gold, 14K is 58.5%. This gives the per-gram value of your gold.
Multiply by weight
Multiply the per-gram value by the item’s weight in grams (or convert from dwt / ozt).
Frequently asked
How much is a gram of 14K gold worth?
At a spot price of $4,156.70/troy oz, one gram of 14K gold (58.5% pure) is worth about $78.18 in melt value. Multiply by the weight in grams for the total.
How is gold value calculated?
Gold melt value = spot price per troy ounce ÷ 31.1035 × purity (by karat) × weight in grams. For pennyweight, divide the spot price by 20 instead.
Is the gold price shown live?
Yes — spot prices are pulled from a live third-party API on every weekly refresh.
Guides
What is my gold worth?
The step-by-step walkthrough for valuing a piece of gold jewelry.
Scrap gold melt value guide
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