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Estimate Chain Weight
Gold Chain Weight Calculator
Estimate the weight of a gold chain by length and style, then calculate its scrap or resale value.
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Grams · Troy oz · Pennyweight
Melt & scrap value
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Gold Chain Weight 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 chains are most common in the US. Italian chains are often 18k. Rope and figaro styles vary in weight.
Hallmark StampsLook for the stamp on the clasp or a small tag near the clasp. 585 = 14k, 750 = 18k, 417 = 10k.
Common UsesWeight estimation helps when you don’t have a scale. Chain weight varies hugely by style and gauge.
Identifying TipsBox chains are lighter per inch than rope or Cuban link chains. Width and thickness determine weight.
Selling TipsIntact, wearable chains sell for more than scrap value. Broken chains are sold for scrap.
Weight Guide14k rope chain, 18 inch, 1mm: ~3g. 14k figaro, 18 inch, 3mm: ~8g. 14k Cuban, 18 inch, 5mm: ~20g.