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14k Gold Calculator
Calculate the exact value of your 14 karat gold at today’s spot price. 14k is the most popular jewelry karat in the US.
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Grams · Troy oz · Pennyweight
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14k 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
Purity14k gold is 58.33% pure gold (14 parts gold, 10 parts alloy). Most popular karat for US fine jewelry.
Hallmark StampsMarked as 14k, 585, or .585. Look inside ring bands, on pendant bails, or on clasp backs.
Common UsesEngagement rings, wedding bands, chains, earrings, bracelets. The everyday fine jewelry standard.
Identifying Tips14k has a warm yellow color. The 585 stamp is the most reliable identifier. Acid testing confirms.
Selling Tips14k is the easiest karat to sell quickly because buyers always want it. Aim for 70-80% of melt value.
Weight Guide14k engagement ring: 3-8g. 14k chain (18 inch): 5-15g depending on style. Men’s band: 6-15g.