# GoldCalc Complete Website Guide

> GoldCalc (goldcalctool.com) is a comprehensive, free gold price calculator designed for consumers, jewelry sellers, pawn shops, and gold investors. We provide real-time gold prices sourced from global markets, updated every 30 minutes, with support for 20+ languages and currencies.

## Website Background

GoldCalc was created to solve a common problem: accurately calculating the value of gold items. Whether you're selling scrap jewelry to a pawn shop, evaluating an inheritance, or tracking investment gold prices, our calculator provides instant, transparent melt value calculations based on live market data.

Our mission is to make gold valuation accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial expertise. We believe in transparency - that's why we show our calculation formulas and update timestamps on every page.

## Content Categories

### [Gold Price Calculator (Homepage)](https://goldcalctool.com/)
The main gold calculator tool. Users can:
- Enter the weight of their gold in grams, ounces, troy ounces, kilograms, or pennyweights
- Select the gold purity (10K, 14K, 18K, 24K)
- View real-time melt value in their preferred currency
- See 24-hour price changes with percentage indicators

Key features include a responsive design that works on all devices, instant calculations without page reloads, and a beautiful gradient interface that makes the tool enjoyable to use.

### [10K Gold Price Page](https://goldcalctool.com/gold-prices/10k-gold-price/)
Dedicated page for 10K gold (41.7% pure gold, also known as "417 gold"). This page includes:
- Live 10K gold price per gram, troy ounce, and kilogram
- 10K-specific calculator with default settings
- Detailed FAQ about 10K gold including:
  - Why 10K is the minimum karat in the USA (FTC regulations)
  - 10K durability compared to higher karats
  - Typical pawn shop prices for 10K scrap gold (50-70% of melt value)
  - Best places to sell 10K gold scrap
- TradingView price chart (showing 24K spot as reference)

### [14K Gold Price Page](https://goldcalctool.com/gold-prices/14k-gold-price/)
The most popular gold karat in the United States. 14K gold (58.3% pure, "585 gold") page includes:
- Live 14K gold price per gram and other units
- Comprehensive FAQ covering:
  - What "585" stamp means on jewelry
  - 14K gold scrap price today
  - Pawn shop price expectations
  - Pennyweight pricing (common in US jewelry trade)
  - Necklace and bracelet value examples
- Real-time price calculator with 14K default

### [18K Gold Price Page](https://goldcalctool.com/gold-prices/18k-gold-price/)
Premium luxury gold standard. 18K gold (75% pure, "750 gold") content includes:
- Live 18K gold price in multiple units
- Specialized FAQ for 18K buyers:
  - Why luxury watch brands (Rolex, Patek Philippe, Omega) use 18K gold
  - 18K vs 14K comparison for jewelry buyers
  - 18K gold price in Philippines (major market for 18K)
  - Per-ounce pricing for investors

### [24K Gold Price Page](https://goldcalctool.com/gold-prices/24k-gold-price/)
Pure gold for investors. 24K (99.9%, "999 Fine Gold") page covers:
- Live spot gold price (the global benchmark)
- Investment-focused FAQ:
  - 24K gold price per kilo for bar investors
  - Dubai gold price comparisons (tax-free gold hub)
  - India gold price with import duty information
  - Why 24K is not used for jewelry (too soft)
  - How LBMA sets the global gold price per ounce
- Major refineries mentioned: PAMP Suisse, Credit Suisse, Royal Canadian Mint

### [Gold Prices Hub](https://goldcalctool.com/gold-prices/)
Comparison page showing all karats side by side:
- Visual cards for 10K, 14K, 18K, 24K with purity progress bars
- Quick reference table with gram, troy ounce, and kilo prices
- Gold price analysis section explaining:
  - COMEX Gold futures market
  - LME Gold spot pricing
  - London Gold Price (LBMA benchmark)
  - Shanghai Gold Exchange
- FAQ about gold price determination and 999 gold meaning

## User Value

GoldCalc provides value to several user groups:

**Jewelry Sellers**: Before visiting a pawn shop or gold buyer, users can calculate the exact melt value of their items. Our FAQ sections explain typical buyback percentages (50-70% at pawn shops, 85-95% at online buyers) so sellers know what to expect.

**Estate Evaluators**: When inheriting gold jewelry, users can quickly assess value across multiple items with different karats and weights.

**Gold Investors**: Track live gold prices across all major karats, with drill-down pages for specific investment products (24K bars, coins).

**International Users**: With 20+ language versions and automatic currency detection, we serve users globally. Major markets include USA (USD), India (INR), China (CNY), Japan (JPY), and Europe (EUR).

## Technical Details

- **Framework**: Astro with React components
- **Hosting**: Cloudflare Pages
- **Price Data**: GoldPrice.org (primary), CoinGecko (backup)
- **Update Frequency**: 30-minute cache with real-time API fallback
- **Languages**: English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), Japanese, Korean, Hindi, and 10+ more

## Latest Updates

### Live Gold Price Per Gram Pages (January 2026)
Added dedicated pages for each karat with specialized SEO content, karat-specific FAQs, and improved keyword density for long-tail searches like "10k gold price per gram at pawn shop" and "24k gold price in dubai today".

### TradingView Chart Integration
Integrated free TradingView Advanced Chart widget on all karat pages, showing real-time XAU/USD (24K spot) data with lazy loading for optimal page performance.

### Multi-Language Expansion
Expanded from 5 to 20+ languages with localized currency support and culturally-adapted content.

## Contact & Legal

- Website: https://goldcalctool.com
- Privacy Policy: https://goldcalctool.com/privacy
- Terms of Service: https://goldcalctool.com/terms
- About Us: https://goldcalctool.com/about

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Last Updated: January 2026