UK GBP gold calculator
Gold calculator UK
Estimate UK gold value in pounds using live gold price per gram, hallmark purity and weight. Built for 9ct, 18ct, 22ct, 24ct, scrap gold and cash-for-gold quote checks.
Click 👆 the number above to enter your gold weight
Dealer Discount Mode
Simulate dealer offers
Estimated Melt Value
Fri, 10 Jul 2026
Live UK price
Gold price per gram UK
Compare 9ct, 14ct, 18ct, 22ct and 24ct gold in GBP.
Open GBP price hub ->Seller tool
Scrap gold calculator UK
Sort rings, chains and broken jewellery by hallmark before comparing quotes.
Calculate scrap ->Hallmark check
UK hallmark lookup
Decode 375, 585, 750, 916 and 999 before valuing an item.
Check hallmark ->UK gold price by carat
Updated 10 Jul, 04:31 UK. Scroll on mobile to compare GBP per gram and per troy ounce.
| Carat | Hallmark | Per gram | Per troy oz | UK use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24ct | 999 | £98.84 | £3,074.30 | Fine gold bullion, bars and some coins |
| 22ct | 916 | £90.63 | £2,818.88 | High-purity Asian jewellery and some coins |
| 18ct | 750 | £74.21 | £2,308.03 | Fine jewellery, watch cases and premium rings |
| 14ct | 585 | £57.68 | £1,794.11 | 585 jewellery, imported rings and chains |
| 10ct | 417 | £41.26 | £1,283.27 | 417 imported jewellery and durable low-carat pieces |
| 9ct | 375 | £37.10 | £1,154.02 | Common UK everyday jewellery and scrap gold |
| 8ct | 333 | £32.95 | £1,024.77 | 333 European jewellery and lower-carat pieces |
Why the UK gold calculator needs GBP and 9ct context
The UK gold market is not the same as a generic US dollar gold calculator. UK jewellery sellers often search for gold price per gram UK, 9ct scrap gold price, 18ct gold price per gram and cash for gold calculator UK. They usually want a pound value they can compare with a local jeweller, postal gold buyer, pawn shop, refiner or Hatton Garden-style dealer.
This page keeps the calculation simple: live 24ct gold price in GBP, multiplied by the purity of the item and the weight you enter. For most jewellery, grams are the clearest unit. Bullion and market prices still use troy ounces, so the related price pages also show troy-ounce conversions for comparison.
How to check a UK gold item before selling
Start with the hallmark. In the UK, 375 means 9ct, 585 means 14ct, 750 means 18ct, 916 means 22ct and 999 means 24ct. If you use the wrong row, the result can be far off. A 10 gram 9ct chain has much less pure gold than a 10 gram 18ct chain, even if the two pieces look similar.
Then weigh only the gold portion where possible. Stones, steel springs, watch movements, glue, enamel and non-gold clasps should not be counted as pure gold weight for melt-value purposes. If the item might be antique, signed designer jewellery or a collectible coin, get an appraisal before treating melt value as the best sale route.
How to compare UK cash-for-gold offers
A buyer quote is strongest when it shows the same inputs you can verify: weight, hallmark, spot price, purity and payout percentage. The calculator result is the metal-value baseline. A real offer can be below that because the buyer needs to test the item, refine or resell it and cover business costs.
If two buyers offer different cash totals, compare the implied percentage of melt value. A lower cash total can be fair on lower-purity jewellery, while a high-sounding total can still be weak on heavy 18ct or 22ct gold. Keeping the calculation visible helps you negotiate from numbers rather than guesswork.
For UK users, the best workflow is to move from the broad calculator to the more specific page that matches the task: the gram price page for quick checking, the hallmark lookup when the stamp is unclear, the scrap calculator for mixed lots, and the cash-for-gold calculator when comparing buyer offers. That internal path is intentional so the page answers both quick estimates and deeper selling questions.
Gold calculator UK FAQ
Is this gold calculator for the UK market?
Yes. This UK version uses GBP pricing, UK time formatting and British jewellery language such as 9ct, 18ct, 22ct, 375, 750 and 916. The global spot price is converted into pounds for UK melt-value estimates.
Which purity should I choose for UK jewellery?
Choose the hallmark on the item. 375 is 9ct, 585 is 14ct, 750 is 18ct, 916 is 22ct and 999 is 24ct. If the hallmark is missing or unclear, get the item tested before selling.
Why is my cash-for-gold offer lower than the calculator result?
The calculator shows melt value. Buyers normally pay less to cover testing, refining, hedging, postage, shop costs and margin. Compare offers as a percentage of melt value, not only as a cash total.
Do UK buyers use grams or troy ounces?
Jewellery and scrap gold are usually easier to compare by gram. Bullion markets still quote gold by troy ounce, so this site also shows troy-ounce and kilo conversions where useful.
Can I use this UK calculator for sovereigns and Britannias?
Yes for melt value, but UK coins can trade with premiums. Sovereigns, Britannias and collectible coins should be checked against the coin market before accepting a scrap-only offer.