Live gold price per gram
Gold price per gram today
Track the current gold price per gram and compare the melt value of 24K, 22K, 18K, 14K, 10K, 9K and 8K gold. This page is built for jewelry, scrap gold, bullion and quick buyer quote checks.
Gold price per gram by karat
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| Karat | Stamp | Per gram | Per troy oz | Per kg | Common use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24K 99.9% pure gold | 999 | $138.52 | $4,308.50 | $138,521.34 | Pure bullion, bars, coins |
| 22K 91.6% pure gold | 916 | $127.01 | $3,950.53 | $127,012.56 | High-purity jewelry |
| 18K 75.0% pure gold | 750 | $104.00 | $3,234.61 | $103,995.00 | Luxury jewelry, watches |
| 14K 58.3% pure gold | 585 | $80.84 | $2,514.37 | $80,838.78 | Popular US jewelry |
| 10K 41.7% pure gold | 417 | $57.82 | $1,798.44 | $57,821.22 | Durable budget jewelry |
| 9K 37.5% pure gold | 375 | $52.00 | $1,617.30 | $51,997.50 | UK and Australia jewelry |
| 8K 33.3% pure gold | 333 | $46.17 | $1,436.17 | $46,173.78 | German 333 gold jewelry |
Conversion formula
How gold price per gram is calculated
Professional markets quote gold in troy ounces. Consumers usually weigh jewelry and scrap gold in grams, so every gram price starts with the troy-ounce spot price.
Step 1
Spot price / troy oz
Step 2
Divide by 31.1035
Step 3
$138.66 / gram
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How to use today's gold price per gram
The gold price per gram is the easiest way to value jewelry and scrap gold because most kitchen scales and jewelry scales use grams. Start with the 24K gram price, then multiply by the purity of the item you are checking.
A 14K ring does not contain the same amount of gold as a 24K bar. A 10 gram 14K ring contains about 5.83 grams of pure gold before stones, solder, springs or non-gold parts are removed. That is why karat and weight must both be known before comparing offers.
For selling, treat the melt value as a ceiling, not a guaranteed payout. Pawn shops, jewelers and online buyers usually pay a percentage of melt value to cover testing, refining, hedging and profit.
If you are checking a mixed jewelry lot, do not average all items together. Sort by hallmark first, such as 999, 916, 750, 585, 417, 375 or 333, then value each group with the matching per-gram price.
What consumers usually need from a gram gold price
A useful gold price per gram page should do more than show a large spot number. Most visitors are trying to answer a practical question: how much is this ring, chain, bracelet, coin or small bar worth right now? The answer depends on four inputs: current spot price, weight, karat purity and whether the item is being valued as melt metal or as finished jewelry.
For a quick self-check, weigh the item in grams, look for a purity mark, then compare the matching karat row in the table. A 750 stamp should be checked against 18K gold, a 585 stamp against 14K gold, a 417 stamp against 10K gold, a 375 stamp against 9K gold and a 333 stamp against 8K gold. This prevents the common mistake of pricing every item as if it were pure 24K gold.
The live gram price is also useful when comparing a buyer quote. If a buyer offers one total number, divide that offer by the item weight and compare it with the table above. Then calculate the percentage of melt value being paid. That percentage is often more meaningful than the cash number because a large heavy piece can still be underpaid if the payout percentage is low.
How to avoid common per-gram pricing mistakes
Do not use a regular ounce when the quote is based on a troy ounce. Precious metals use troy ounces, and one troy ounce equals 31.1035 grams. Do not include gemstones, steel springs, watch movements or non-gold clasps in the gold weight if you are estimating melt value. Do not compare retail jewelry selling prices with melt value because retail prices can include making charges, tax, brand premium and store markup.
The best workflow is simple: identify the hallmark, weigh the gold portion, use the matching karat price per gram, and treat the result as a metal-value benchmark. If the item is a designer piece, antique, collectible coin or gemstone jewelry, get a separate appraisal before assuming melt value is the best selling route.
Gold price per gram FAQ
What is the gold price per gram today?
The live 24K gold price per gram shown on this page is $138.52. The price is derived from the international spot price per troy ounce and converted into grams.
How do you convert gold price per ounce to price per gram?
Gold trades globally in troy ounces. One troy ounce equals 31.1035 grams, so the per-gram price is the troy-ounce spot price divided by 31.1035.
Why is 14K gold cheaper per gram than 24K gold?
14K gold contains about 58.3% pure gold. Its melt value per gram is therefore the 24K per-gram price multiplied by 0.583, before any buyer fees or jewelry premiums.
Is the per gram price the same as a jewelry store selling price?
No. The per gram melt value estimates the metal value only. Finished jewelry can include making charges, retail markup, tax, brand value, and stones.
Which gram price should I use for scrap gold?
Use the price for the actual karat stamp on the item. For example, a 585 or 14K ring should be valued with the 14K per-gram price, not the 24K benchmark.
Why do some sites show a different gold price per gram?
Small differences usually come from the spot price timestamp, exchange source, rounding, and whether the page shows 24K, 22K or another karat. Always compare the same karat and currency.
Can I use this page for gold coins and bullion?
Yes, but check the purity first. Many bullion coins are 999 or 999.9 fine gold, while some coins have lower purity but higher collectible premiums.
What is the difference between gram and troy ounce pricing?
Retail users usually think in grams, while global gold markets quote by troy ounce. This page converts the troy-ounce spot price into a gram price so small jewelry weights are easier to value.