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Any Karat Gold
Scrap Gold Calculator
Calculate the exact scrap value of any gold item at today’s spot price. Works for all karats from 10k to 24k.
Varies by karat pure
Grams · Troy oz · Pennyweight
Melt & scrap value
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Gold Spot Price (per troy oz)
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Scrap Gold Calculator — Instant Value Calculator
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Pure Melt Value
$0.00
100% of metal value
Scrap Buyer Pays
$0.00
Typical 65-80% of melt
Pawn Shop Offer
$0.00
Typical 40-60% of melt
What Different Buyers Will Pay
Online Gold/Silver Buyer
75-85% of melt value
$0.00
Best option for most sellers
Local Jeweller / Scrap Buyer
65-75% of melt value
$0.00
Instant cash, lower rate
Pawn Shop
40-55% of melt value
$0.00
Convenient but lowest rate
Refinery (direct)
85-95% of melt value
$0.00
Best rate, minimum quantities apply
Unit guide: 1 troy ounce = 31.1035 grams = 20 pennyweight (dwt). Gold and silver are traded in troy ounces. Most kitchen scales measure in grams. Pennyweight is used by many jewellers and pawn shops.
Gold — Key Facts
PurityVaries by karat: 10k=41.7%, 14k=58.3%, 18k=75%, 22k=91.7%, 24k=99.9%
Hallmark Stamps10k=417, 14k=585, 18k=750, 22k=916, 24k=999 or 9999
Common UsesJewelry, dental crowns, coins, electronics, investment bars
Identifying TipsLook for hallmark stamp inside ring band, on clasp or pendant bail. No stamp may mean plated or filled.
Selling TipsGet at least 3 quotes. Online buyers typically pay 75-85% of melt value. Never sell to the first buyer.
Weight GuideAverage gold ring: 3-10g. Gold necklace (18 inch): 5-20g. Dental crown: 1-3g.