Live gold price per gram UK
Gold price per gram UK
Track the live gold price per gram in GBP and compare 9ct, 14ct, 18ct, 22ct and 24ct gold values for UK jewellery, scrap gold, bullion and buyer quote checks.
Gold price per gram by UK hallmark
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| Carat | Hallmark | Per gram | Per troy oz | Per kg | Common use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24ct 99.9% pure gold | 999 | £98.84 | £3,074.30 | £98,841.06 | Fine gold bullion, bars and some coins |
| 22ct 91.6% pure gold | 916 | £90.63 | £2,818.88 | £90,629.04 | High-purity Asian jewellery and some coins |
| 18ct 75.0% pure gold | 750 | £74.21 | £2,308.03 | £74,205.00 | Fine jewellery, watch cases and premium rings |
| 14ct 58.3% pure gold | 585 | £57.68 | £1,794.11 | £57,682.02 | 585 jewellery, imported rings and chains |
| 10ct 41.7% pure gold | 417 | £41.26 | £1,283.27 | £41,257.98 | 417 imported jewellery and durable low-carat pieces |
| 9ct 37.5% pure gold | 375 | £37.10 | £1,154.02 | £37,102.50 | Common UK everyday jewellery and scrap gold |
| 8ct 33.3% pure gold | 333 | £32.95 | £1,024.77 | £32,947.02 | 333 European jewellery and lower-carat pieces |
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How UK gold price per gram is calculated
The gold price per gram UK starts with the international spot price for one troy ounce of gold. Because one troy ounce equals 31.1034768 grams, the calculator converts the market price into a gram price and then applies the live GBP exchange rate. Lower carats are calculated from the same 24ct reference by applying their hallmark purity.
A 9ct item stamped 375 contains about 37.5% pure gold. An 18ct item stamped 750 contains 75% pure gold. That purity difference is why two pieces with the same weight can have very different melt values. UK sellers should not compare a 9ct chain with an 18ct ring by weight alone.
What UK users usually mean by price per gram
When someone searches for gold price per gram UK, they are often not trying to trade futures. They may be checking a ring, bracelet, sovereign, chain, broken earring, inherited jewellery box or a cash-for-gold offer. They need a local GBP number that can be used with a scale and a hallmark.
For jewellery and scrap, gram pricing is the practical unit. For bullion and market analysis, the troy ounce is still the professional quote unit. This page keeps both visible so a user can move from a small jewellery item to a market benchmark without mixing up standard ounces and troy ounces.
How to avoid common UK valuation mistakes
Do not use the 24ct price for lower-carat jewellery. Do not include stones, watch movements, steel springs or non-gold clasps in the gold weight. Do not assume a buyer offer should equal the table value. The table estimates metal value before testing, refining, postage, shop overhead and buyer margin.
If the item is a designer piece, antique, collectible coin or gemstone jewellery, melt value may be only the floor. In those cases, check resale or appraisal value before accepting a scrap-gold quote. For ordinary broken or unwanted gold, the gram price is a strong starting point for comparing offers.
Gold price per gram UK FAQ
What is the gold price per gram UK today?
The live 24ct reference price shown on this page is £98.84 per gram in GBP. The 9ct, 14ct, 18ct and 22ct rows are calculated from that live 24ct benchmark by applying each purity percentage.
What is the 9ct gold price per gram in the UK?
The current 9ct gold price per gram on this page is £37.10. 9ct is usually stamped 375 and is one of the most common UK jewellery purities.
What is the 18ct gold price per gram in the UK?
The current 18ct gold price per gram on this page is £74.21. 18ct is usually stamped 750 and contains 75% pure gold.
How do I convert troy ounce gold price to grams?
Precious metals use troy ounces. One troy ounce equals 31.1034768 grams, so the per-gram price is the troy-ounce price divided by 31.1034768.
Is this gold price per gram a cash-for-gold quote?
No. It is a live melt-value reference. A buyer offer may be lower after testing, refining cost, postage, shop overhead and margin. Use the cash-for-gold calculator to model payout percentages.
Why do UK gold buyers show different gram prices?
Differences usually come from spot price timing, exchange-rate timing, rounding, purity assumptions and payout percentage. Compare the same hallmark, same weight and same quote time.
Should I use grams or ounces for UK jewellery?
Use grams for jewellery and scrap gold because most UK selling situations quote small items by gram. Use troy ounces when comparing bullion or market-level gold prices.
Can I use this page for sovereigns and bullion coins?
Yes for metal value, but coins can have premiums above melt value. UK sovereigns, Britannias and collectible coins should not automatically be sold as scrap without checking the coin market first.