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Scrap Gold Calculator – Live Gold Scrap Price Per Gram

Free online scrap gold value calculator with live spot prices. Instantly calculate melt value for 9ct, 10K, 14K, 18K, 22K & 24K gold in USD, GBP, AUD, CAD & NZD.

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⚡ Quick Answer

To calculate scrap gold value: multiply your gold's weight in grams by the current gold spot price per gram, then multiply by the karat purity percentage (e.g. 0.583 for 14K, 0.750 for 18K, 0.375 for 9ct). Most dealers pay 70–90% of this melt value. Use the live calculator below to get your exact value instantly.

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Live rates updated on page load. Showing melt value per gram in your selected currency. Hallmark guide: 375=9ct · 417=10K · 585=14K · 750=18K · 916=22K · 999=24K

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How to Calculate Scrap Gold Value — 3 Simple Steps

1

Weigh Your Gold

Use a digital jewellery scale accurate to 0.01g. Enter weight in grams, pennyweights, troy ounces, or avoirdupois ounces — we convert automatically.

2

Select Karat & Purity

Find the hallmark stamped on your item: 375=9ct, 417=10K, 585=14K, 750=18K, 916=22K, 999=24K. See our gold karat chart for help identifying hallmarks.

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Get Live Scrap Value

Instantly see melt value and estimated dealer offer in your currency. Read our guide on what scrap gold is worth to understand your payout.

Scrap Gold Value Formula — How to Calculate

📐 Scrap Gold Calculation Formula
Melt Value = Weight (grams) × Gold Spot Price per gram × Karat Purity %
Dealer Offer = Melt Value × Dealer Percentage (typically 70–90%)
Example: 10g of 14K gold (58.3% pure) with spot at $100/g
→ Melt Value = 10 × $100 × 0.583 = $583.00
→ Dealer Offer at 80% = $583.00 × 0.80 = $466.40

→ Full step-by-step formula guide with more worked examples

Gold Scrap Prices by Karat & Country

14K Gold Scrap Price

58.3% pure · hallmark 585. Most popular US jewelry karat. Live scrap value per gram, DWT & troy oz.

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18K Gold Scrap Price

75% pure · hallmark 750. Common in European fine jewelry. Live scrap value with dealer offer estimate.

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22K Gold Scrap Price

91.6% pure · hallmark 916. Popular in Asian & Middle Eastern jewellery markets worldwide.

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9ct Gold Scrap Price

37.5% pure · hallmark 375. UK & Australian standard. Most common UK high-street karat.

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10K Gold Scrap Price

41.7% pure · hallmark 417. Popular US budget jewelry karat. Live scrap price per gram.

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UK Scrap Gold Prices

Live GBP prices for 9ct, 18ct & 22ct. UK hallmarking guide and best places to sell scrap gold.

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Australia Scrap Gold

Live AUD prices for 9ct & 18ct. Australian dealer guide for selling scrap gold at the best rate.

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Canada Scrap Gold Prices

Live CAD prices for all karats. Canadian dealer guide and scrap gold buying rates.

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Gold Filled Scrap Value

Calculate gold-filled jewelry scrap value. Understand recovery rates and actual gold content.

Gold Filled Calc →

Scrap Gold Jewelry

Calculate value of scrap gold jewelry — rings, chains, bracelets by weight and karat.

Jewelry Calc →

Dental Gold Scrap

Calculate scrap value of dental gold crowns, bridges & fillings. Dental alloy purity guide.

Dental Gold Calc →

Gold Karat Chart

Full purity reference table — hallmarks, percentages (375, 585, 750, 916, 999) & live values.

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What Is Scrap Gold Worth?

Understand melt value vs dealer offer. What actually affects how much you receive for your gold.

Read Guide →

How to Calculate Scrap Gold

Step-by-step formula guide with worked examples for all karats and weight units.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use the scrap gold calculator?
Enter your gold weight, select the unit (grams, pennyweights, or troy ounces), choose the karat purity (9ct, 10K, 14K, 18K, 22K, 24K), pick your currency, and adjust the dealer percentage slider. See our full how to calculate scrap gold guide for a manual walkthrough.
What is scrap gold melt value?
Melt value is the intrinsic worth of the pure gold in your item at current spot market prices. Learn more in our what is scrap gold worth guide.
How much do dealers pay for scrap gold?
Most reputable dealers offer 70–90% of the gold melt value. Use the dealer slider in our calculator to see realistic estimates. Read our scrap gold worth guide for detailed advice.
How do I calculate scrap gold value per gram?
Multiply spot price per gram by karat purity: 14K × 0.583, 18K × 0.750, 9ct × 0.375. See the full scrap gold formula guide for all karats.
What does 375, 585, 750, 916 hallmark mean?
Purity stamps: 375=9ct, 417=10K, 585=14K, 750=18K, 916=22K, 999=24K. See the complete gold karat chart for full reference.
Can I use this for UK, Australia or Canada?
Yes. Select your currency (GBP/AUD/CAD). We have dedicated pages: UK scrap gold prices, Australia scrap gold prices, and Canada scrap gold prices.
How do I calculate gold filled scrap value?
Gold-filled items typically contain 1/20th gold by weight. Use our dedicated gold filled scrap calculator for accurate results.

Trusted Gold Price & Market Resources

📊 Kitco Live Gold Price

Real-time gold spot prices from the world's leading precious metals data platform.

Kitco Live Prices →

🏛️ LBMA Gold Fix

Official London Bullion Market Association gold benchmark, published twice daily.

LBMA Gold Prices →

🔍 UK Assay Office

Official UK hallmarking guide — understanding 375, 585, 750, 916, 999 stamps.

UK Assay Office →

📈 World Gold Council

Industry authority on gold demand, supply trends, and investment data worldwide.

World Gold Council →

⚖️ FTC Jewelry Guide

US Federal Trade Commission guidelines on gold jewelry labelling and karat standards.

FTC Jewelry Guide →

🏅 US Mint Gold Info

Official gold coin purity and precious metal standards from the US Mint.

US Mint →

About GoldScrap Calculator — Free Online Scrap Gold Value Tool

GoldScrap Calculator is a free, browser-based scrap gold value calculator that helps individuals, jewellers, and precious metal dealers determine the true melt value of scrap gold. Using live spot prices, our tool provides accurate real-time valuations for all common purities from 9 carat (9ct) to 24 karat (24K).

Whether you're in the USA, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, or New Zealand, our multi-currency support ensures you see scrap gold prices in your local currency. Use our gold karat chart to identify your hallmark, or read our how to calculate scrap gold guide.

We also have specialist calculators for gold filled jewellery, gold jewelry, and dental gold. For guidance on your actual payout, read our what is scrap gold worth guide.

Disclaimer: All values are indicative only and do not constitute financial advice. Always verify with your local dealer.